"We must not allow activists to weaponise this judgment; to use it to validate antisemitic, hateful abuse and harassment. We also cannot allow educational institutions to choose inaction because of this judgment. A narrow legal finding on expressions of a philosophical belief in the workplace is not a moral endorsement of conduct or those beliefs.  

Yes, universities must remain spaces of free speech and rigorous debate. No, academic freedom cannot serve as a shield against institutional responsibility, nor can it be invoked to silence Jewish students; to suppress them with hostility and intimidation.  

There is a clear distinction between criticism of the actions of a state and hateful rhetoric that casts Jewish students and their communities as the enemy. Jewish students experience extreme hate and racism as real-world threats to their safety, as harassment, and as exclusion - compounded by the sense that speaking up on campus leads nowhere. 

Universities must ensure they protect all students in an era where protests, social media and external actors amplify harm. Jewish students are not asking for special treatment - they are asking for education without fear, identity without penalty, and institutions to act when they are unlawfully targeted. The collective moral responsibility on campuses and beyond to protect all students against discrimination and abuse has never been greater."

UJS and Keshet UK partnered to celebrate Pride Month 2026 - Hidden Histories: LGBT+ Jews in the UK 

• 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 (UJS) is calling for urgent cross-party action to combat antisemitism on campus following the publication of its landmark Time for Change report.
The findings show:

• Antisemitism is normalised on campus - 1 in 5 students (20%) would not be open to house sharing with a Jewish student.
• Glorification of terror is prevalent and unpunished - Half of students (49%) have seen Hamas and Hezbollah glorified on campus, and 47% have seen the October 7th attacks justified.
• Students are tired of disruptive protest - students broadly disapprove (69%) of protests that disrupt their learning.

The UJS Presidential Election for 2026-27 is here! Have YOUR say in the future leadership of YOUR union.

REGISTER TO VOTE AT WWW.UJS.ORG.UK/JOIN (ensure you include graduation year and institution)

Have a look at the candidates' manifestos and videos below.

More information on how to vote is listed at the bottom of the page.

(Presidential Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by surname)

We will be announcing the winner on Sunday 30th November at the end of UJS Conference. You can Click Here to submit a motion to Conference, and here to sign up for UJS Convention. 

Sign up here to attend the Presidential Debate in-person on 16 November.

The Union of Jewish Students (UJS) today announced that Daniel Dangoor will be stepping aside as Chair of the UJS Trustee Board after serving two years in the role. Carolyn Bogush, current Vice Chair of the Board, will serve as Interim Chair while the organisation begins the process of recruiting a new Chair.