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Stay up to date with the latest developments relating to antisemitism, higher education and academic life. This page brings together a selection of news stories and commentary from external publications, offering insight into the issues shaping universities, public policy and wider debate.
How Long Until Never Again?
“For Jews, the rising Jew-hate is chilling. Yet many of my colleagues and friends don’t see it. Or worse, they excuse it.”
The return of the blood libel
“British universities usually take proactive steps to protect minorities on campuses. This is not altruistic – indeed, it is their legal duty to do so. But when it comes to Jews they are failing. Failing to provide information, understanding and training on anti-Semitism. Failing to identify and address anti-Semitic speakers
‘Zionist free’ universities – we knew this day would come
“Protestors are no longer demanding a free Palestine, but a UK free of Israelis and Jews; I’m not surprised”
What UCL’s blood libel lecture says about Britain
“The open teaching of a blood libel at UCL this week happened because Jewish and Israeli staff and students have not been taken seriously when they have raised concerns about anti-Semitism over the past two years.”