Updated Jul 15, 2026 – 5.47pm, first published at 12.01pmThe vice chancellor of Sydney University has apologised to Jewish students and staff for taking nine weeks to close down a pro-Palestine encampment, conceding they were left to pay the price as leadership sought to avoid an eruption of violence.Mark Scott on Wednesday told the antisemitism royal commission there should have been more consultation with the Jewish community as the university attempted to find a peaceful resolution to the controversial protest outside the historic quad building.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Jewish students paid a price for protest strategy: Sydney Uni boss
The vice chancellors of three of Australia’s top universities have been grilled as the royal commission examines antisemitism on campuses.
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