As a Jewish academic,I have not experienced antisemitism at Sydney Uni
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As a Jewish academic,I have not experienced antisemitism at Sydney Uni

Creating a false panic around university antisemitism runs the risk of building genuine fear in my community. Forcing the vice chancellor to resign would set a dangerous precedent.

  • byEva Shteinman

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