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Cardiff University faces criticism over alleged relentless antisemitism
Cardiff University student Oliver said he endured continual antisemitic abuse during his three years at the campus, describing hostile conversations, pamphlets denying Jewish history and being called “Netanyahu” behind his back. He hid his Star of David pendant, stopped speaking Hebrew outside his home and felt incidents were often “swept under the rug” when reported.
The university replied that it is sorry any student felt unsafe, affirms a zero‑tolerance approach to harassment and discrimination, and says it has robust procedures for investigating antisemitism allegations.
Similar complaints have surfaced in Australia. At the Australian National University a student named Liat reported being called a “baby‑killer” and a genocide supporter, while at the University of Melbourne professor Steven Prawer’s office was occupied by protesters over his links to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The Australian federal government announced that, from next year, universities must adopt official definitions of antisemitism, Islamophobia and racism toward Aboriginal peoples and ensure transparent complaint processes. A 2026 Human Rights Commission report found roughly 80 % of surveyed Jewish students and staff said they had experienced racism on campus.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Oliver reported experiencing antisemitic harassment at Cardiff University, including hiding his Star of David pendant and stopping speaking Hebrew. uk-times.com · www.archyworldys.com · www.bbc.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A student named Liat at the Australian National University was called a “baby‑killer” and genocide supporter by protesters. time.news
- [● 3 SOURCES] The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance defines holding Jewish people responsible for the actions of the Israeli government as antisemitism. uk-times.com · www.archyworldys.com · www.bbc.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Oliver said incidents he reported were often “swept under the rug” by university officials. uk-times.com · www.archyworldys.com · www.bbc.co.uk
- [● 4 SOURCES] Cardiff University says it has a zero‑tolerance approach to harassment and robust procedures for investigating antisemitism allegations. uk-times.com · www.archyworldys.com · www.bbc.co.uk · time.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Australian federal government announced universities will be required to adopt definitions of antisemitism, Islamophobia and racism toward Aboriginal peoples from next year. time.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Professor Steven Prawer’s office at the University of Melbourne was taken over by protesters because of his research partnership with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. time.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 2026 Human Rights Commission report found about 80 % of surveyed Jewish students and staff said they experienced racism at university. time.news