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Movement for Progressive Judaism recruits campus ambassadors
By Michelle Rosenberg
Part time paid positions open to all current or soon-to-be students, who will work a few hours a week during term time
Incoming UJS president Raphi Leon (right) speaks during a discussion at the Union of Jewish Students' State of the Union event in London. Photo Credit: UJS
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New UJS president Raphi Leon: ‘Jewish students must take our story into the wider world’
By Annabel Sinclair
Incoming Union of Jewish Students president says his focus will be helping students live proudly Jewish lives while strengthening relationships beyond the community
Yvette Cooper, foreign secretary
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Foreign Secretary announces new support for Gaza students to study in UK
By Lee Harpin
Yvette Cooper says support aims to help  to secure the future of the next generation of Palestinian leaders
President of the Union of Jewish Students, Louis Danker, speaks in number 10 Downing Street, Westminster, during a meeting of senior figures from across public life to drive forward a "whole of society" response to tackling antisemitism. Hannah McKay/PA Wire
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Louis Danker: Why I remain hopeful about the future of Jewish life in Britain
By Annabel Sinclair
Optimistic outgoing UJS president reflects on a year of campus antisemitism, leadership, a defining Downing Street speech and the students giving him confidence in the future
Liverpool wins JSoc of the Year ,2026 UJS Awards. Pic: Jonathan Burns from Stitch Creative Media.
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What being co-president with my best friend taught me – peer leadership at its best
By Kezzy Miller
This article is the final article in UJS’ ‘7 Weeks, 7 Values’ Campaign. This week’s value is malchut, leadership
UJS Leadership fellows in a seminar
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Union of Jewish Students publishes guidance for universities
By Michelle Rosenberg
It offers recommendations on religious freedom, education on antisemitism and the Holocaust and incident response advice
Royal Holloway, University of London
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Campus extremism – is it truly political activism?
By Jasmin Mojrenfeld Polite
Student societies should foster well-being and unity, not organise discrimination campaigns against minorities
UJS Leadership fellows in Washington DC
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Why good leaders embrace disagreement
By Asher Friedman
This article is the fifth in a series for UJS’ ‘7 Weeks, 7 Values’ Omer Campaign. This weeks’ value is Hod, humility.
Left to right: Rebecca Saunders with Mala Tribitch, Agam Berger and fellow student Alfie Josephs
May 5, 2026, 7:19 pm
Darkness to life: carrying forward the legacy of the March of the Living
This article is the fourth in a series for UJS’ ‘7 Weeks, 7 Values’ Omer Campaign. This weeks’ value is Netzach, strength.
By Rebecca Saunders
UJS Leadership Fellows at the Kotel in 2024
April 27, 2026, 4:45 pm
The passing of the Kotel Bill through Knesset should worry us all
Some moments call for diaspora Jews to take a firm, united stand. This article is the third in UJS’ ‘7 Weeks, 7 Values’ Omer Campaign series. This weeks’ value is Tiferet, harmony.
By Louis Danker
UJS convention
April 17, 2026, 3:34 pm
Free speech on paper, silence in practice
This article is the second in a series for UJS’ ‘7 Weeks, 7 Values’ Omer Campaign. This weeks’ value is Gevurah: justice
By Gavriel Sacks and Naomi Bernstein and Naomi Bernstein and Gavriel Sacks
UJS Scotland convention. April 2026
April 17, 2026, 2:57 pm
Learning by the lochs: a weekend with Scottish JSocs
There’s a feeling that swells in my throat at Friday Night Dinner - no matter how many of the words I stumble over, I am exactly where I am meant to be
By Cece Allentuck
UJS student refugee ambassador programme cohort.
April 10, 2026, 5:24 pm
Avadim Hayinu: Why Jewish values demand we stand with refugees
This article is the first in a series for UJS’ ‘7 Weeks, 7 Values’ Omer campaign. This weeks’ value is Chesed - loving-kindness
By Ruben Persey and Samantha Lewkowicz
Students, educators and Holocaust survivor Anne Super at the Anne Frank Trust UK National Youth Conference in Manchester. Credit: Anne Frank Trust UK
April 8, 2026, 3:47 pm
Manchester students mobilised against antisemitism as fundraiser backs education drive
Young people trained to challenge hatred as major fundraiser strengthens Anne Frank Trust’s anti-prejudice work
By Annabel Sinclair
UJS Sabbatical Team 25/26 on stage at the UJS Awards Ball 2026. Pic: Jonathan Burns from Stitch Creative Media
March 30, 2026, 11:27 am
UJS Awards celebrate achievement in face of hostility
Recipients from Jewish societies nationwide, with Liverpool Jewish Society among the big winners on the night
By Michelle Rosenberg
Cornell University’s president, Michael Kotlikoff. Photo Credit: Cornell University
March 24, 2026, 10:14 am
Cornell president rejects students’ anti-Israel resolutions
Michael Kotlikoff says motions targeting Technion and Tzipi Livni undermine academic freedom and reflect political bias at Cornell University
By JN Reporter
Masked individuals gather near UCL during protest where chants targeting “Zionists” were heard. Credit: X
March 23, 2026, 4:29 pm
UCL warns of disciplinary action after ‘Zionists not welcome’ chants near campus
University says antisemitism “will not be tolerated” as MP condemns “appalling” scenes
By Annabel Sinclair
Jacob Venit, Wall Plaza Fragment Glasgow February 2026
March 23, 2026, 1:59 pm
Many waters run deep: students explore Glasgow’s Jewish heritage and resilience through art
Sculpture, painting, graphic design and silversmithing celebrate Jewish community and tradition
By Yahel Halevi
Lillian Greenwood, Labour MP Nottingham South, who met with the Presidents of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent JSoc.
March 13, 2026, 4:15 pm
UJS campaign brings local MPs together with Jewish students for Friday night dinner
Initiative has already taken place at Nottingham, Leeds, York, Bristol, Cambridge and Keele universities
By Michelle Rosenberg
Nasir Mohammed speaks after being elected president of City St George’s Students’ Union for the 2025/26 academic year. Credit: Instagram / Nasir Mohammed
March 5, 2026, 3:50 pm
NUS election candidate under fire after reposting antisemitic conspiracy thread
Student union president standing for NUS vice-president shared thread containing antisemitic conspiracy claims about Israel, Mossad and the Rothschild family
By Annabel Sinclair
Emma Levy. Pic: Courtesy
March 4, 2026, 4:00 pm
Postcards from South America: Jewish identity can’t be contained, it travels with us
Continuing to practise Judaism whilst backpacking was a-given; but in the absence of structured community, something new emerged
By Emma Levy
CGI of the new Cambridge Jewish student centre planned for Thompsons Lane
February 27, 2026, 4:09 pm
Cambridge Jewish student centre wins planning approval after 14-year battle
New student-led hub will replace ageing Thompsons Lane synagogue, with doors set to open in September 2028
By Annabel Sinclair
Cambridge JSoc's Jewish Experience Week. Tu Bishvat event hosted at Robinson College
February 10, 2026, 9:41 am
UJS champions Jewish culture across campuses to promote interfaith student dialogue
Liverpool, Nottingham and Oxford among the JSocs proudly platforming their traditions as part of Jewish Experience Week
By Michelle Rosenberg
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