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Antisemitism at UK universities is increasing, security charity says
Jewish students were the most frequent targets, and abusive behavior made up 84% of cases, the Community Security Trust said.
Antisemitic incidents at British universities rose nearly 80% compared with before the October 2023 attacks by Hamas on Israel, according to the Community Security Trust.
The Community Security Trust recorded 178 university-related incidents during the 2024–2026 academic years, including 95 in 2025/26.
Most incidents involved verbal abuse, antisemitic comments, or graffiti targeting students, staff, or Jewish organizations.
The report recorded two incidents of extreme violence, six assaults, and 16 incidents allegedly perpetrated by university staff.