Monash University Partnership

This session focused on the history of Jews and antisemitism, how antisemitism manifests in the contemporary university, and what are its impacts on Jewish campus communities. It invited participants to discuss campus case studies and work through potential responses. Finally, we thought through how best to implement measures to prevent antisemitism. This session, whilst focused particularly on antisemitism and responding to the current moment, will serve to strengthen the capacity for faculty and staff to provide safe and inclusive environments for all students, and to fulfill their missions as sites of intellectual discussion and disagreement.

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The Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation is leading a number of major initiatives to understand and counter antisemitism at Australian universities and the broader community. So far, Monash has invested $1 million to support the work of combating antisemitism and Islamophobia and contribute to a more robust campus environment. The aim is to develop programmes and best practice approaches that can be rolled out across universities nationally.

The modules will focus on the history of Jews and antisemitism, how antisemitism manifests in the contemporary impact, and what are its impacts on Jewish communities. It will then provide case studies that are tailored for various audiences, and we will provide a database of case studies to draw on, and finally the trainings will work with leaders and staff on how best to implement measures to prevent antisemitism.