• The Union of Jewish Students has published best practice guidance for universities and students’ unions on supporting Jewish students and tackling antisemitism 
• Following UJS’ landmark Time for Change report, the guidance lays out the steps institutions should take to support their Jewish communities 
• The guidance covers four core areas: inclusion, education, policies and processes, and response 

Today, the Union of Jewish Students has published best practice guidance for universities and students’ unions to support Jewish students and tackle antisemitism on campus. The guidance can be found here.  

The guidance comes in the context of serious concerns about antisemitism on campus, and beyond. It follows findings in UJS’ Time for Change report which found that 1 in 5 students would be reluctant, or unwilling, to house share with a Jewish student and that 49% of students have heard chants glorifying Hamas, Hezbollah, or other proscribed organisations. In light of this, and attacks against Jewish communities across the UK, the importance of this guidance is particularly pertinent.  

The guidance sets out a framework of recommendations designed to support institutions navigating complex issues, seeking to support Jewish students and uphold the open character of university life. It draws on UJS’ close engagement with Jewish students and Jewish Society leaders, alongside regular constructive work with universities, students’ unions, government, sector bodies, and communal partners.   

The guidance covers four core areas: inclusion, education, policies and processes, and education. It offers specific, practical recommendations on religious freedoms, education on antisemitism and the Holocaust, academic freedom, reporting processes, protests, incident response, and more.   

Many institutions have already shown real leadership in response, and UJS is glad to spotlight some of these examples throughout the guidance. UJS hopes that the guidance can help institutions strengthen support for other marginalised groups and improve campus cohesion more broadly. UJS looks forward to continuing to work with institutions to help ensure Jewish students are safe, included and able to thrive on campus.  

Louis Danker, UJS President 2025/26 said:   

"As universities navigate the complex challenge of combatting normalised antisemitism, UJS has a crucial role in supporting them to best serve their Jewish students. We've compiled a comprehensive set of best practice, based on engagement across the higher education sector, to ensure Jewish students' belonging and prosperity on campus is protected and enhanced. We are excited to work with university and students’ union leaders to ensure they implement our recommendations across their institutions." 

Bridget Phillipson, Education Secretary said: 

"Antisemitism has no place in our communities and no place on our campuses. We owe it to Jewish students to ensure they feel safe, supported and that they truly belong in our universities. I welcome this guidance as a powerful tool for universities in tackling antisemitism, setting out practical steps to help create a genuinely inclusive environment and support Jewish students. This is alongside government investment of £7 million into tackling antisemitism in education, as part of our commitment to promoting social cohesion and stamping out hatred." 

Vivienne Stern MBE, Universities UK CEO said:  

“Antisemitism is a growing threat to our society and we must all act together to counter it. Universities are uniquely well placed to play a positive role - not only by acting to ensure Jewish students and staff are welcome, safe and supported on our campuses, but also by educating campus communities to recognise racial and religious harassment, and to understand where the boundaries between legitimate protest and antisemitism lie. We will continue to work with those in the sector and beyond to make a difference.”