Sydney University accused of antisemitism

November 4, 2024 by  
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The University of Sydney is facing mounting criticism and potential legal action over allegations of antisemitism on campus. Jewish students and staff members are reportedly considering a class-action lawsuit, claiming they have encountered a hostile environment perpetuated by certain academics whose actions allegedly foster antisemitic sentiments. Read more

The University of Sydney updates its position

May 30, 2024 by  
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The University of Sydney has responded to the Zionist Federation of Australia’s call for the resignation of Vice Chancellor Mark Scott. Read more

Richard Kemp attempts to communicate with Sydney Uni pro-Palestinian protestors

May 22, 2024 by  
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A strong supporter of Israel, Colonel Richard Kemp joined StandWithUs’ Michael Gencher and faculty and students at the University of Sydney in an effort to engage with and understand the motivations and goals of the pro-Palestinian encampment protesters on campus.

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Rally at Sydney University passes peacefully

May 3, 2024 by  
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The “March for a Safe Campus” at the university of Sydney was a resounding success with more than 500 supporters defying the weather conditions and vocal opposition. Read more

Sydney professor fired over swastika faces appeal

December 28, 2022 by  
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A professor unlawfully fired for placing a swastika over the Israeli flag in a student presentation faces an appeal by his former university employer. Read more

Honi Soit tags the Hebrew, Biblical & Jewish Studies department closure at the University of Sydney

October 8, 2021 by  
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The Sydney University students’ paper Honi Soit has reported “a leaked list of enrolment numbers for units in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) reveals that up to 250 undergraduate subjects and over 240 postgraduate subjects are in danger from the University’s latest Draft Change Proposal (DCP)”. Read more

World-renowned architectural academic appointed by the University of Sydney

September 6, 2021 by  
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Professor Jean-Louis Cohen has been appointed the inaugural Penelope Visiting Professor in Architectural History at the University of Sydney. Read more

A Trying Subject…writes Emily Gian

March 27, 2015 by  
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In medieval England, a separate court was established with the purpose of providing redress for people in a fair and just manner. Read more

Sydney University Disruption: B’nai B’rith has its say

March 19, 2015 by  
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The president of B’nai B’rith NSW has written to Sydney University in the wake of the protest which disrupted a lecture being delivered by Colonel Richard Kemp. Read more

Sydney University: Violent protest under investigation

March 15, 2015 by  
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lThe University of Sydney has started an investigation into Wednesday’s violent protest at a meeting being addressed by former UK military commander Colonel Richard Kemp. Read more

Protest at Sydney University – the video

March 12, 2015 by  
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J-Wire has received video of yesterday’s violent  protest at Sydney University disrupting a lecture by celebrated British military officer Colonel Richard Kemp. Read more