Friday 12-03-2021 - 10:30

Recently some distressing comments have been made regarding students at the University of Bristol. All forms of discrimination are unacceptable, including anti-Arab and anti-Palestinian racism. As a Students' Union we condemn the harassment and bullying of any of our students on the grounds of their nationality, ethnicity, or religious expression.

As students of the University of Bristol and citizens of our great city, all students are afforded the freedom to speak, and to express their opinions. Where we may differ in opinions, we must be united in respecting each other. Bristol SU will continue to support our students by:

• Engaging with PalSoc and ArabSoc at meetings to discuss their online discrimination and how we can meaningfully support them.
• Asking to meet with Senior Management to address these issues from the top down, and ensure all of our students feel safe on campus. 

We will continue to support all of our cultural societies and Networks to ensure that students’ freedom of expression, safety, and happiness are upheld, respected, and maintained throughout our campus and the wider city.