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Antisemitism: Universities

Asked by Sir Oliver DowdenConservativeDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 23 June 2025UIN 59383

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of StandWithUs UK's Voice of Students 2024 Report into antisemitism on UK university campuses, published on 7 May 2025.

Answered by Janet Daby

Antisemitism has absolutely no place in universities or wider society. Universities must be places where all students feel safe, respected and able to thrive.

Earlier this month, my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education brought together vice chancellors and community leaders to hear testimonials from Jewish students and discuss next steps to ensure safer, more inclusive campuses for all.

The department remains committed to working with universities, sector partners and stakeholder groups to tackle the unacceptable level of antisemitism on our campuses.

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