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Bridget Phillipson visits JFS school
August 7, 2024, 1:48 pm
OPINION: Free speech is no campus game – we must defend Jewish students
By halting the controversial university free speech act, the Education Secretary will help us work to secure a safer campus environment for all students
By Sami Berkoff
Professor Arif Ahmed addresses the Cambridge Union
June 6, 2023, 10:32 am
Sunak’s free speech commissioner rows back on IHRA opposition
Cambridge professor Arif Ahmed admits past concerns about the antisemitism definition but now says he has 'seen at Cambridge' how IHRA 'can accommodate robust support for free speech and academic freedom'
By Lee Harpin
Professor Arif Ahmed addresses the Cambridge Union
June 1, 2023, 4:22 pm
IHRA definition of Jew-hate ‘must not restrict legitimate political speech’
Rishi Sunak's new free speech champion Arif Ahmed raises concern about IHRA antisemitism definition after his appointment in new government role is confirmed
By Lee Harpin
2K8YR5X Rishi Sunak makes a speech outside 10 Downing Street, London, after meeting King Charles III and accepting his invitation to become Prime Minister and form a new government. Picture date: Tuesday October 25, 2022.
May 30, 2023, 4:25 pm
Sunak expected to confirm ‘anti-IHRA professor’ as his new ‘free speech tzar’
Professor Arif Ahmed expected to be announced as Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom this week
By Lee Harpin
Jeremy Corbyn. Pic: Sky News
April 5, 2023, 11:25 am
OPINION: Like Israelites in the desert, it’s time Labour reached the Promised Land
Former Board of Deputies deputy Tal Ofer on why he's decided to return to the Labour Party after five years away from his political home.
By Tal Ofer
Danielle Greyman and University of Leeds. Pic: Yorkshire Evening Post
March 16, 2023, 4:48 pm
OPINION: Antisemitism on campus – universities may not learn, we must
The case of student Danielle Greyman demonstrates not only that antisemitism remains entrenched in our university system but that organising ourselves is the first step in fighting back
By David Hirsh
Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand in the City of Westminster. Pic: Wikipedia
February 17, 2023, 1:17 pm
Twitter trial: antisemitism campaigners crowdfunding £8k for their own defence
Jewish activists fighting solicitor accusing them of libel after social media post on IHRA definition of antisemitism which he rejects.
By Jenni Frazer
UJS Presidential candidates, 2023-2024, left to right, Edward Isaacs, Gavriel Solomons, Abel Keszler.
January 30, 2023, 11:28 am
Connection is the theme for all three vying to be UJS president
As Jewish students prepare to go to the polls, Stephen Oryszczuk finds out how the candidates propose to improve the campus experience
By Stephen Oryszczuk
Professor Arif Ahmed addresses the Cambridge Union
January 16, 2023, 12:20 pm
Professor ‘lined up’ for government’s academic free speech role is IHRA critic
Cambridge professor Arif Ahmed reportedly Rishi Sunak's favoured candidate for new director for freedom of speech and academic freedom role, aimed at ensuring university speakers are not 'cancelled'
By Lee Harpin
Aberdeen University
October 10, 2022, 1:56 pm
Aberdeen University rejects IHRA in favour of rival antisemitism definition
Scottish Council of Jewish Communities condemns university's adoption of rival Jerusalem Declaration of Antisemitism - which has been backed by anti-Israel campaigners
By Lee Harpin
Eric Kaufmann, second right, and Marc Glendening on panel at Tory Party fringe event
October 3, 2022, 9:54 am
Tory conference fringe includes claim IHRA definition ‘restricts’ debate on Israel
Panellist and Birkbeck professor Eric Kaufmann says he would 'totally agree' with claim made by audience member that IHRA definition of antisemitism 'does restrict what people can say about the Israel/Palestine conflict'
By Lee Harpin
Goldsmiths University (Source: twitter)
June 27, 2022, 10:25 am
Goldsmiths University confirms independent probe into antisemitism claims
Goldsmiths, University of London, confirms it is consulting the Equality and Human Rights Commission, with a view to appointing a barrister to begin investigation into antisemitism "at the College" later this summer.
By Lee Harpin
Mayor Tracy Babyn, with members of the JLC, Board and Leeds Jewish Representative Council
June 24, 2022, 2:37 pm
West Yorkshire Combined Authority adopts IHRA definition of Antisemitism
Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin says:'Local Jewish communities face increasing threats, it is important we stand by them and understand the changing nature of antisemitism.'
By Lee Harpin
J27E44 Liverpool, UK. 25th Apr 2017. Social workers 100 mile anti-austerity march reaches Liverpool. Social workers have reached Liverpools Pier Head following a seven day, 100 mile walk from Birmingham to protest against austerity. Film director Ken Loach has endorsed the Boot Out Austerity campaign, saying: Austerity is causing chaos in the lives of so many, and this needs to be confronted. Credit: Simon Hadley/Alamy Live News
June 17, 2022, 1:28 pm
Social worker conference skips vote on ‘uncomfortable’ antisemitism motion
British Association of Social Workers (BASW) conference cancels Friday's vote as Jewish professional admits; 'Today caused untold stress and worry'
By Lee Harpin
June 15, 2022, 4:28 pm
Jewish social workers left ‘scared’ over colleagues response to antisemitism
EXCLUSIVE Dr Paul Shuttleworth, from UK Jewish Social Worker Group, says:'It's uncomfortable being a Jewish social worker .. non-Jews are deciding whether we are allowed to define antisemitism'
By Lee Harpin
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