In response to a CST report that found a 117% increase in antisemitic incidents on university campuses in the past two academic years, NUS issued the following statement:
"Antisemitism has no place on our campuses and in our movement. We are saddened, but unfortunately not shocked, to see the increase in antisemitic incidents. This is a moment for students, universities and students' unions to show leadership and compassion.
"Many students' unions have been working hard to support Jewish students and to tackle antisemitism. And yet we must do more to ensure that there is no room for hate on our campuses. NUS and students' unions need to work closely with CST, UJS, and JSocs across the country to make sure that Jewish students are safe and supported.
"It will take all of us - NUS and every students' union - working collectively to truly stamp out antisemitism and build a movement for everyone. We won't stop until we get there."
Information about antisemitism: www.nus.org.uk/information_about_antisemitism
NUS guidance and resources for students, students' unions and student groups: https://www.nus.org.uk/middle_east_crisis
Link to CST report: https://cst.org.uk/news/blog/2024/12/09/117-increase-in-campus-antisemitic-incidents
