The University has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism in full, including all of its examples.
The Definition was adopted on 25th February 2021. This information was obtained after Campaign Against Antisemitism submitted a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 on 13th July 2020. On 10th August 2020, the University responded. On 14th May 2021, the University updated its response.
As part of its response, the University provided minutes of a meeting of its Council on 25th February 2021, which show that the Definition was adopted.
The University announced the decision through a statement published on its website on 1st April 2021.
When asked on 21st October 2020, University of Bath Students’ Union failed to confirm whether it has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism.
The following are recent incidents that have been reported to us, however we recognise that antisemitism is chronically underreported and it is possible that there are incidents that have not been reported. To report an incident, please contact us.
Zeid Truscott, a University of Bath student who refused to apologise for antisemitic posts, was disqualified as candidate for the Executive Council of the National Union of Students.
The incidence of antisemitism on a university campus and how the university and its students’ union address antisemitism are matters of serious concern. At the same time, they do not represent the totality of Jewish life on any campus. For further information about Jewish life on campus, please contact the local Jewish Society or Jewish chaplain.
No student should have to endure antisemitism. Campaign Against Antisemitism provides specialist help to students who have experienced antisemitism, including free legal representation. For assistance with antisemitism on campus, please contact us.