Antisemitism in Universities

Newcastle University

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 4th March 2020.

This information was obtained after Campaign Against Antisemitism submitted a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 on 10th July 2020. On 5th January 2021, the University responded.

As part of its response, the University provided minutes of a meeting of its Senate on 4th March 2020, which show that the Definition was adopted.

Students’ Union

Newcastle University Students’ Union confirmed on 7th April 2022, that it adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism in full, on 21st October 2021. The Students’ Union provided a copy of the Policy of Students’ Union Council which shows that the Definition was adopted.

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.