Antisemitism in Universities

Royal Academy of Music

International Definition of Antisemitism

University

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

The Definition was adopted on 14th October 2020.

The Academy has told Campaign Against Antisemitism that it does apply the Definition in disciplinary matters.

Campaign Against Antisemitism submitted a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 on 10th July 2020. On 4th August 2020, the Academy responded. On 20th January 2021, the Academy updated its response.

As part of its response, the Academy provided minutes of a meeting of its Senior Management Team on 14th October 2020, which show that the Definition was adopted.

Students’ Union

When asked on 6th August 2020, Royal Academy of Music Students’ Union failed to confirm whether it has adopted the International Definition of Antisemitism.

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.