'Antisemitism felt relentless' - Jewish students on life at UK universities
Daniel said he was aware a Jewish student wearing a kippah had also been warned by staff not to enter an academic building during protests for fear of their safety."To be Jewish at university is to have an identity that is inherently politicised by everyone around you," he said. I'm a big guy, and I don't feel particularly scared for my physical safety," he said.
- ▪Daniel said he was aware a Jewish student wearing a kippah had also been warned by staff not to enter an academic building during protests for fear of their safety."To be Jewish at university is to have an identity that is inherently politi
- ▪I'm a big guy, and I don't feel particularly scared for my physical safety," he said.
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'Antisemitism felt relentless' - Jewish students on life at UK universitiesImage source, OliverImage caption, Before graduating in July 2026, Oliver served as president of Cardiff University's Jewish SocietyByBethan BushellBBC WalesPublished12 minutes agoSome Jewish students have said they feel antisemitism has become "normalised" at UK universities and they routinely hide signs of their identity for fear of abuse.Students at more than 10 universities in England and Wales told the BBC they had faced hostility, and warned of a "culture of antisemitism" on campuses.A report into the issue by the Union of Jewish students in March 2026 called for new enforceable standards for how universities investigate and punish hate crime.Universities UK, which represents more than 140 higher education…
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