It is deeply concerning for us all to see reports of the escalating conflict and developing humanitarian crisis in the Middle East.

We know that you may find this very distressing and challenging, particularly if you are from the region, or have family, friends or other close ties there.

Advice, support and guidance

• Contact Report and Support, if you witness or experience harassment or discrimination on or off campus. Sheffield Hallam is a safe, tolerant and welcoming community.
• Hallam Students’ Union is here to support you. Contact their Advice Centre or read their recent statement on the conflict.
• The National Union of Students (NUS) has prepared some guidance.

Our community

As a large and diverse student and staff community, it is important that we support and respect each other. We must all be aware that individuals have differing perspectives and views, particularly those with lived experience of the situation in Israel and Palestine.

As a university, we have a clear commitment to upholding academic freedom and freedom of speech within the law. We welcome respectful debate and discussion on complicated issues, but our community should be aware that inviting support for Hamas, a proscribed terrorist organisation in the UK, is a criminal offence.

Sheffield Hallam is a safe, tolerant and welcoming community. We stand firmly against antisemitism, Islamophobia, or any form of unlawful discrimination or harassment.