Sheffield Hallam University

University Definition adopted

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

The Definition was adopted on 2nd February 2021.

This information was obtained after Campaign Against Antisemitism submitted a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 on 14th July 2020. On 10th August 2020, the University responded. On 7th March 2022, the University updated its response.

As part of its response, the University provided minutes of a meeting of its Board of Governors on 2nd February 2021, which show that the Definition was adopted. Additionally, the University announced the decision through a statement published on its website on 3rd February 2021.

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