Antisemitism in Universities

University of Central Lancashire

International Definition of Antisemitism

University

The University has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism in full, including all of its examples.

The Definition was adopted on 26th November 2020.

Campaign Against Antisemitism submitted a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 on 14th July 2020. On 21st August 2020, the University responded. On 22nd January 2021, the University updated its response.

Students’ Union

When asked on 8th August 2020, University of Central, Lancashire Students’ Union failed to confirm whether it has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism.

Incidents

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.

Precedent set as University of Central Lancashire cancels Israel Apartheid Week event over antisemitism fears.

Jewish life on campus

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.