Jewish students reported being physically attacked, called “Nazis” and “baby killers,” and stalked after having lunch with a rabbi. One student was beaten up in a nightclub after being recognised as Jewish.
Other incidents reported included being blamed for “killing Jesus”, targeted with a Hitler salute, and having bacon stuck onto their university halls' door.
The secretary of state said: “The findings of this survey are deeply disturbing, and it is appalling that Jewish students feel unable to participate fully in university life.
“Each instance of antisemitic abuse is a stark reminder that we still have a long way to go in combating antisemitism in our society.”
Phillipson reaffirmed her department’s commitment to tackling Jew hate on campus, vowing to “stamp out hatred wherever it occurs.”
In October, Phillipson pledged £7 million to fight antisemitism in schools, colleges, and universities; £500,000 has already been allocated to the University Jewish Chaplaincy to support student welfare.
