Antisemitism in Universities

Guildhall School of Music

International Definition of Antisemitism

University

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

The Definition was adopted on 17th October 2019.

The School has told Campaign Against Antisemitism that it does apply the Definition in disciplinary matters, confirming that: “The IHRA definition is appendix 1 to the Staff Code of Conduct and will be referred to within the Student Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedure for the 2020/21 academic year onwards.”

This information was obtained after Campaign Against Antisemitism submitted a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 on 8th July 2020. On 22nd July 2020, the School responded.

The School told Campaign Against Antisemitism that it is part of the City of London Corporation.

As part of its response, the School provided minutes of a meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee of City of London Corporation on 17th October 2019, which show that the Definition was adopted.

Students’ Union

When asked on 2nd August 2020, Guildhall Students’ Union confirmed that it adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism on 17th October 2019.

Incidents

No incidents 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.

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.

Antisemitism in Universities

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 [DATE].

The University has told Campaign Against Antisemitism that it does apply the Definition in disciplinary matters, confirming that: “[QUOTATION]

This information was obtained after Campaign Against Antisemitism submitted a request under the [Freedom of Information Act 2000/Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002] on [DATE]. On [DATE], the University responded.

As part of its response, the University provided [minutes of a meeting of its Board of Trustees] on [DATE], which show that the Definition was adopted). Additionally, the University published a statement on its website on [DATE].

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

The Definition was adopted on [DATE].

The University announced the decision through a statement published on its website on [DATE].

The University has not adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism.

This information was obtained after Campaign Against Antisemitism submitted a request under the [Freedom of Information Act 2000/Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002] on [DATE]. On [DATE], the University responded.

The University has told Campaign Against Antisemitism that it has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism, but it has not provided evidence to support its claim. It was not clear from the University’s response whether the examples were adopted.

The University said that the Definition was adopted on [DATE].

The University has told Campaign Against Antisemitism: “[QUOTATION]

This information was obtained after Campaign Against Antisemitism submitted a request under the [Freedom of Information Act 2000/Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002] on [DATE]. On [DATE], the University responded.

The University [has not/does not appear to have] adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism,

This information was obtained after Campaign Against Antisemitism submitted a request under the [Freedom of Information Act 2000/Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002] on [DATE]. [On [DATE], the University responded./As of [DATE] the University has not responded.]

Students’ Union

When asked on [DATE], the [Union/Guild/Association] failed to confirm whether it has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism.

When asked on [DATE], the [Union/Guild/Association] confirmed that it adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism on [DATE].

Incidents

No incidents have been reported to us. There may be additional incidents that have not yet been reported to us. To report an incident, please contact us.

The following are recent incidents that have been reported to us. There may be additional incidents that have not yet been reported to us. To report an incident, please contact us.

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[Summary of incident without links]

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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.