Anti-Semitism 'is turning some of Britain's top universities into no-go zones' | Daily Mail Online
"Anti-Semitism is turning some of Britain's top universities into no-go zones for Jewish students, according to a top peer."
'Manchester University and SOAS could not be contacted. '
'Baroness Ruth Deech, who once held the highest office for dealing with student complaints, said the situation stems from institutions failing to curb a perceived hatred of Jews because vice chancellors are afraid of offending potential investors from the Gulf. ', "As a result, the peer said Jewish students are gradually getting a feeling universities such as Manchester, Exeter, SOAS and Southampton are places they should avoid, which could be perceived as anti-Semitic. 'I don't know why they aren't doing anything about it, it really is a bad situation. 'A spokeswoman for Exeter University told MailOnline the Baroness' claims were simply 'not true' and that Jewish students were welcome there.", "Baroness Deech, herself an Oxford graduate and a former principal of St Anne's College, Oxford, said she felt compelled to speak out about her concern at the way her old institution had handled anti-Semitism claims earlier this year. 'I find it personally very difficult,' she told The Telegraph. 'I've been at Oxford for 45 years or something, and I owe my career to Oxford. 'But I can't believe that my own university is not setting up an investigation and being pro-active about this. 'A spokesman for Oxford University said the institution was 'disappointed' their alumni's remarks, rejecting the claims."
[–] nottashill 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Good.