University of Sydney
From left: Nova Peris, Lisa Jackson Pulver and Alexandra Senter. Photo: Supplied
March 17, 2026, 1:19 pm
Shalom Gamarada branches out
Peris said education remains a powerful pathway to freedom and opportunity for Aboriginal Australians.
By AJN STAFF
15 candles were lit at the memorial service at the University of Sydney on the National Day of Mourning. Photos: Shane Desiatnik
January 22, 2026, 7:26 pm
Powerful message delivered at USYD vigil
Jewish students and staff at USYD held a moving memorial ceremony on the National Day of Mourning.
By Shane Desiatnik
Photo: AAP Image/Dean Lewins
November 20, 2025, 11:02 am
Court rejects bid to halt discrimination cases
The Federal Court says key questions about the impact of the statements must be tested at trial.
By AJN STAFF
ECAJ co-CEO Alex Ryvchin at the inquiry. Photo: NSW Legislative Council/Facebook
June 19, 2025, 12:11 pm
Jewish leader forced to defend ‘ethnic cleansing’ claims
'Horrible things happen in war. People are displaced. I think the lesson from that is don't start wars, and don't start wars that you lose'
By AJN STAFF
The University of Sydney. Photo: Dreamstime
June 5, 2025, 11:42 am
University of Sydney failed to protect Jews from antisemitism
The university's failures 'placed at risk the psychosocial health and safety of Jewish workers and students'
By AJN STAFF
Class action against the University of Sydney will be launched imminently. Photo: AAP Image/Dean Lewins
June 3, 2025, 6:09 am
Staff oppose definition
'The purported justifications of those academics do not withstand even modest scrutiny.'
By Peter Kohn
Vic Alhadeff addresses the graduation ceremony.
May 21, 2025, 11:55 am
Communal stalwart Vic Alhadeff honoured with doctorate
Alhadeff served as CEO of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies for 17 years. A non-executive director of SBS, he is a former Chair of Multicultural NSW and former editor of The AJN.
By AJN STAFF
A banner at the student general meeting. Photo: Honi Soit/Instagram
May 16, 2025, 11:54 am
Students turn backs on Jewish peers at meeting to reject antisemitism definition
'We need to be fighting against Israel, against racism, against antisemitism, against anti-Arab racism, and against apartheid'
By AJN STAFF
StandWithUs Australia's Michael Gencher.
May 1, 2025, 11:08 am
University of Sydney students’ ‘Absurd, dangerous campaign’
“Barely scratches the surface of what Jewish students and communities have faced," says Michael Gencher.
By Carly Adno
The University of Sydney. Photo: Dreamstime
January 30, 2025, 12:14 pm
ECAJ and 5A call for IHRA
Australia's leading universities has developed a definition of antisemitism which they are recommending to their constituents.
By Sharyn Kolieb
USYD vice chancellor Mark Scott last Friday. Photo: Gareth Narunsky
December 19, 2024, 10:15 am
VC: We are not perfect
Scott's comments come after a fraught year on campus where Jewish students and staff frequently reported feeling harassed, excluded and unsafe on campus.
By Gareth Narunsky
Photo: AAP Image/Dean Lewins
November 28, 2024, 12:32 pm
Review finds policies, complaints procedures need overhaul
'Striking a balance between the use of impermissible speech and the proper application of freedom of speech and academic freedom is now imperative'
By AJN STAFF
The terrorist posters at the University of Sydney campus.
November 7, 2024, 11:34 am
University of Sydney’s education in hate
"What we're doing here is calling out the sham of people who are trying to hide behind a pseudo-political position in vilifying Jews," says Levitt Robinson.
By Gareth Narunsky
University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor Mark Scott. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
September 20, 2024, 2:31 pm
USYD vice chancellor sorry over antisemitism
The vice chancellor of the University of Sydney Mark Scott has apologised for the “unacceptable” antisemitism experienced by Jewish staff and students.
By AJN STAFF
Students and supporters march at the University of Sydney on Friday, September 6, demanding vice chancellor Mark Scott's resignation. Photo: Gareth Narunsky
September 6, 2024, 5:07 pm
Jewish students march to call for Mark Scott’s resignation
'With a heavy heart, I now understand that Mark has no intention, genuine or otherwise, to fix the antisemitic crisis on our campus'
By Gareth Narunsky
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