Antisemitism on the rise at universities, charity warns
Summary
Cases of antisemitism at UK universities have increased in the 2025-26 academic year, according to the Community Security Trust (CST). The rise follows a spike after the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, with universities being urged to protect Jewish students and staff and act quickly against antisemitic incidents.Key Facts
- The CST recorded 95 antisemitic incidents related to universities in 2025-26, up from 83 the previous year.
- There was a large increase in incidents after the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, reaching 272 in 2023-24.
- Most incidents involved abusive behavior like verbal abuse, online comments, and graffiti.
- There were six assaults, eight cases of property damage, and ten threats reported over the last two years.
- About two-thirds of incidents involved language linking antisemitism to references to Israel, Gaza, Hamas, and the conflict.
- The CST states that criticizing Israel is not antisemitic on its own but is often mixed with hostility toward Jews.
- Universities UK and the English education secretary stress the need for a zero-tolerance approach and better training on handling antisemitism.
- The CST emphasizes the need for universities to ensure Jewish students and staff can participate safely on campus.
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