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February 9, 2024, 2:49 pm

OPINION: Hate chants, flyers and banners – enough of this antisemitic insanity on campus

Students have the responsibility to be the ones who say 'We’ve had enough of antisemitic bullying and hate'. We must take a stand, writes Edgar Santos, president of Bristol JSoc

By Edgar Santos

February 5, 2024, 4:51 pm

Professor David Miller was ‘unfairly dismissed’ by Bristol University, tribunal rules

Regional employment judge Rohan Pirani concludes the academic's anti-Zionist beliefs qualified as a 'philosophical belief and a protected characteristic'

By Lee Harpin

December 7, 2023, 11:34 am

Emeritus professor at Bristol University calls to ‘blow up’ JLM conference

Harriet Bradley, Emeritus Professor of Sociology at the University of Bristol, responds to the announcement of next month's JLM conference by suggesting: 'Someone blow up the venue'

By Lee Harpin

October 3, 2021, 11:08 am

‘Worst is over’ with fuel crisis, says Tory MP Robert Halfon

As Conservative Party conference begins, the parliamentarian evokes the spirit of Israel's ex-PM Golda Meir in message to the community

By Lee Harpin at the Conservative Party Conference

August 6, 2021, 4:04 pm

Bristol University threatened with lawsuit over ‘end Zionism’ professor

Campaigners say they will take legal action against Bristol as the investigation into Prof David Miller enters its sixth month.

By Josh Salisbury

February 26, 2021, 11:03 am

Academic ‘list of shame’ defends lecturer accused of targeting Jews

Nearly 200 academics have rushed to defend David Miller - not the students who say they have been "targeted" by his remarks.

By Josh Salisbury

February 25, 2021, 12:59 pm

Bristol ‘end Zionism’ professor ‘seeking court order against Twitter’

According to court filings, Professor David Miller is legally pursuing the social media giant.

By Josh Salisbury

Sharing ensures an end to working from home

October 22, 2020, 3:51 pm

‘The office is definitely not dead – it’s just changing’

The co-founder of flexible workspace provider Spacemade tells Candice Krieger why success will come to those landlords and operaotors who provide space on demand

By Candice Krieger

Swastika daubed on a car in Bristol (Credit: Nick Helfenbein)

October 2, 2020, 7:50 am

Police probe swastika daubed in Bristol on Yom Kippur

Israel's president Reuven Rivlin weighs in after Nazi symbol spotted in neon paint, as Jewish resident speaks of 'deep upset and anxiety' at the incident

Students calling on the University of Bristol to adopt IHRA definition at protest outside Wills Hall Conference Centre (Credit: Union of Jewish Students / Twitter)

December 3, 2019, 1:35 pm

Bristol University adopts full IHRA definition after calls from Jewish students

Jewish groups praised the move, calling it an 'important first step' toward protecting students

By Mathilde Frot

July 10, 2019, 12:14 pm

‘Tension’ between Jewish students of different strands identified in report

184-page study by Theos which examines the 'division and cohesion' in faith societies, claims that there can be friction between Orthodox, Progressive and secular students

By Jewish News Reporter

February 6, 2019, 4:39 pm

Bristol radio show reported to Ofcom over antisemitism conspiracy claims

Conspiracy theorist's programme reported after episode included claims about the Rothschild family's involvement in Manchester arena bombing

April 2, 2018, 3:02 pm

Suspension for Bristol school student who tried to force-feed ham pizza to Jewish pupil

Teenager removed from Clifton College in Bristol after the controversial incident which occurred in December

By JTA

The rubble of a home demolished by the IDF, with a tin shack that a family now has to live in, in Umm al-Khair.

March 5, 2018, 12:31 pm

Jewish students launch campaign against Palestinian home demolitions

'#Don’tSettleForThis' initiative claims Israeli policy 'runs counter to basic Jewish values of justice'

A photo of the banner, featuring Theresa May with a Magen David earring, and the word 'Balfour'

Photo: Jennie Banks/Bristol Post

June 7, 2017, 9:49 am

Banner featuring Theresa May with Star of David removed

Poster depicting Prime Minister with Magen David earring draws accusations of anti-Semitism, as pro-Jeremy Corbyn organisers claim it's a reference to her 'relationship with Israel'

By JTA

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