Oxford SU recognises that many students may be concerned about recently announced, upcoming high-profile speaker events in Oxford. We condemn in the strongest possible terms all forms of discrimination and racism, including antisemitism and Islamophobia. We would like to express our support and solidarity to any and all students affected by these events, particularly those from marginalised groups.
It is our priority to ensure students feel safe and welcome in Oxford
Oxford SU recognises that many students may be concerned about recently announced, upcoming high-profile speaker events in Oxford. We condemn in the strongest possible terms all forms of discrimination and racism, including antisemitism and Islamophobia. We would like to express our support and solidarity to any and all students affected by these events, particularly those from marginalised groups.
It is our priority to ensure students feel safe and welcome in Oxford, whilst recognising the importance of freedom of speech. Support for students affected remains available from both the SU's Student Advice webpages and the University's central student wellbeing and support services. We encourage students impacted by these events to reach out and seek support. For more information, please visit our advice webpage.
Support is available if you need it, including:
- If you experience bullying, harassment or discrimination, read Oxford SU Advice’s guidance on reporting this to the collegiate University
- University of Oxford offer free counselling for all students
- Support from your college welfare team
- Tell MAMA support those who have experienced anti-Muslim hate and Islamophobia
- CST support those who have experienced anti-semitism
- Stand Against Racism & Inequality offer free and confidential support to anyone who is targeted by hate for their race, faith, disability, sexual orientation, transgender identity, age, gender, or sex
- Galop support LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence
- Friends, Families and Travellers support those from gypsie, roma and traveller communities
- Mind guidance on racism and mental health