UK university societies promoted fundraising for organisation linked to Hezbollah
Student societies at King’s College London (KCL) and several other British universities collaborated with or promoted fundraising for an unregistered organisation with alleged links to Hezbollah, according to a new report by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). credit: Zayir UK Instagram UKLFI has written to the trustees of KCL Students’
Arts University Acts to Prevent Graduation Disruption
The University of the Arts London (UAL) has confirmed that political protest material will not be permitted at its graduation ceremonies this summer and that any flags, banners or other political displays that appear will be removed. AI image UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) and a parent of a student
UCU urged to Withdraw Lanyard Featuring Hamas-Associated Symbol
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the University and College Union (UCU) demanding the immediate withdrawal of a union lanyard featuring an inverted red triangle alongside the slogan “Stand with Palestine”. UKLFI warns that wearing the lanyard may expose the union’s members to prosecution for terrorism offences, as
Glasgow University Takes Action to Tackle Antisemitism and Extremism Following UKLFI Intervention
The University of Glasgow has outlined a series of steps it is taking to combat antisemitism and prevent the spread of extremist rhetoric on campus, following engagement with UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). UKLFI first wrote to the University in November 2025 raising concerns about the activities of Glasgow University
University of Bristol strengthens security for open days and graduations
The University of Bristol has strengthened its security arrangements and event-management procedures for open days and graduation ceremonies. This follows concerns raised by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) about the risk of disruption by anti-Israel protestors. UKLFI wrote to the University ahead of this summer’s events seeking clarification of what
King’s College London Amends Hebrew Course Description Following UKLFI Intervention
King’s College London Language Centre (KCL) has amended a potentially misleading and inaccurate description of a modern Hebrew language course published on the university’s website. The course description originally stated that Hebrew was spoken in “ancient Palestine” and suggested that Hebrew ceased to be a spoken language from the 3rd
University of Edinburgh Cancels “Zionist Free Zone” Event
The University of Edinburgh has cancelled a proposed event promoting a “Zionist Free Zone”. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) wrote to the University raising serious legal and equality concerns regarding this event. The event, which had been advertised on Instagram as taking place on University premises on 29 January 2026,
UKLFI Raises Concerns Over “Ancient Palestine” Reference at King’s College London
King’s College London (KCL) has been accused of presenting a historically inaccurate and misleading description of a Hebrew course on its website. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to KCL, highlighting a statement in their Hebrew language course description claiming that Hebrew “was spoken in ancient Palestine” prior to the
Complaint against City St George’s Israel Society dismissed
A formal complaint made to City St George’s Students’ Union against its Israel Society has been dismissed following an investigation. Earlier this year, the Israel Society was informed by the Students’ Union that it had received a complaint relating to incidents and social-media posts from the previous academic year. The
Open University Agrees to Change Use of “Ancient Palestine” Following UKLFI Intervention
The Open University has agreed that it will no longer use the term “ancient Palestine” in future course materials, following a complaint by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) highlighting historical inaccuracies. In a letter dated 18 December 2025, the University confirmed that it accepts the term has become problematic, particularly