Another university has apologised to Jewish students and staff over pro-Palestinian protests on campus, saying they feared US-style violence breaking out.

Royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion hears lived experiences of Jewish students and academics

Jewish students and faculty testified before an Australian inquiry about antisemitic abuse on campuses since Oct. 7, including Nazi salutes, threats and slurs; A student said she…

Fourth block of hearings in royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion examining lived experiences of Jewish students and academics

Behaviour on campuses needs to change. Universities must be safe places for Jewish Australians,

The University of Melbourne vice-chancellor was asked at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism about student encampments.

Mark Scott was questioned intently at the royal commission into antisemitism, where he said removing protesters may have inflamed tensions.

Inquiry also hears safety review at Australian National University found protest encampment had ‘high’ psychosocial risk

Another university has apologised to Jewish students and staff over pro-Palestinian protests on campus, saying they feared US-style violence breaking out.

The national university is yet to settle on a final definition of antisemitism, almost 18 months after the peak body for the sector endorsed its option.