Bristol University fails to prevent repeated Open Day disruptions
The University of Bristol has failed to prevent Open Day disruptions, despite commitments that is would do so, following similar incidents last year. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) have written to the University following a disruptive anti-Israel protest during a recent Open Day, expressing serious concern over the University’s failure
Chickens Come Home to Roost at King’s College Cambridge
King’s College, Cambridge, which adopted a new divestment policy last month, has been warned that the policy requires it to divest from many major companies operating in Western Sahara and Cyprus. The College has stated that by the end of this year, its “financial investments will exclude companies that… Are
Manchester Students’ Union BDS motion withdrawn following legal advice
A proposed BDS policy at the University of Manchester Students’ Union (UMSU) has been withdrawn following legal advice. The policy proposal contained a litany of anti-Israel allegations and supported BDS against Israel. The Friends of Israel Society at Manchester University, assisted by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), wrote to UMSU,
Manchester Uni Friends of Israel Society counters biased and illegal student union motion
The Friends of Israel Society at Manchester University has hit back at a proposed motion of the University of Manchester Student Union (UMSU). The motion contains a litany of anti-Israel allegations and supports BDS against Israel and amplifying the voices of Palestinians. The allegations include that “the Palestinian people have
Illegal Flier at Manchester University urges boycott of Tel Aviv University partnership
A flier distributed to academic staff at Manchester University has been branded unlawful and contrary to the University’s dignity at work policy. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has warned that the flier, which urges staff to boycott a joint research fund with Tel Aviv University, constitutes and incites discrimination, harassment
University student charged with supporting Hamas
A University of London student has been charged by counter terrorism police with expressing support for Hamas, after making a speech soon after 7 October 2023 celebrating the terrorist attacks in Israel. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) originally reported Sarah Cotte, a student at the School of African and
UEL retains IHRA definition of antisemitism
The University of East London (UEL) has decided to maintain its adoption of the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism following a consultation with its staff, students’ union and external stakeholders. UEL Docklands campus UEL’s Academic Board had adopted the IHRA Working Definition in February 2021 but the University decided in
University of East London Consultation on Antisemitism Statement
The University of East London (UEL) is carrying out a consultation on whether it should maintain its adoption of the IHRA working definition of antisemitism. The consultation was drawn to the attention of UKLFI Charitable Trust (UKLFI CT) by a concerned student on 19 December 2024. UKLFI CT drew it
Students and Staff intimidated and distressed by anti-Israel demos on Campus says report
“Universities urgently need to act, working with the police where necessary to see that unlawful anti-Semitic abuse is stamped out,” says Secretary of State for Education. Over three quarters of respondents to a survey of students and staff at UK universities have felt intimidated or felt distress or fear as
St Andrews Rector discharged from role as President of University Court following Gaza controversy
St Andrews University has announced it is discharging its Rector, Ms Stella Maris, from her role as President of Court and as a Charity trustee. This follows a complaint made by UKLFI Charitable Trust (UKLFI CT) regarding a divisive email sent by the Rector to all students of the University