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
Brunel removes anti-Israel article from occupational therapy course
The Dean of Brunel University’s College of Health has assured students that an anti-Israel article recommended as reading material in an occupational therapy course will not be used again. This follows a complaint by first year occupational therapy students at Brunel University, assisted by UKLFI, who were upset and insulted
Aberdeen University Students Association Overturn BDS Policy
The Board of Trustees of Aberdeen University Students Association (AUSA) has overturned a BDS policy passed at a General Meeting of the Association on 5 March 2019 “following legal advice”. AUSA’s President has written to Jewish Society Treasurer, Marc Serpik, confirming that “the policy will not stand as an AUSA
University of Cape Town rejects Boycott Resolution
The Senate of the University of Cape Town (UCT) has decisively rejected a resolution to boycott Israeli Universities. This follows intervention by UKLFI Patron, Baroness Ruth Deech DBE, QC (Hon) and a message from Sir Sydney Kentridge SC, QC, Nelson Mandela’s counsel, strongly objecting to the “ill-considered proposal”. A resolution