Campus conflict Debate in universities has become increasingly fractious and polarised between supporters of Israel and pro-Palestinian campaigners, with accusations of antisemitism against Jewish students and cries of censorship from Islamic societies and leftwing activists. Is there still a space on campuses for civil debate? If not, what can be done to resolve the tensions threatening to divide a generation of students? Join the discussion
Keeping universities free for fair criticism Faisal Hanjra Faisal Hanjra: Muslim students find their speakers slandered as 'preachers of hate' and legitimate criticism of Israel is treated as hate speech
Don't interfere with campus conflicts Antony Lerman Antony Lerman: Debate in universities needs to be had – but it shouldn't be interfered with by outsiders deciding what is or isn't acceptable
Leeds University: campus conflict in microcosm Henrietta Foster
Constructive student dialogue on the Middle East Alexander Goldberg Alexander Goldberg: The interfaith work I am involved with at my university is helping to push for peace and coexistence – others should follow suit
Who is fanning the flames of this campus conflagration? Azzam Tamimi Azzam Tamimi: After a Jewish-Muslim initiative to defuse student tension was thwarted, critics of Israel are liable to be vilified as 'extremist'
Free speech on campus rightly has limits Geoffrey Alderman Geoffrey Alderman: Freedom of expression is a precious commodity, but it does not give academics or students the right to break the law
Student Islamic societies must tackle hate speech Carly McKenzie Carly McKenzie: The Federation of Student Islamic Societies uses 'freedom of speech' rhetoric that would make JS Mill turn in his grave
Student Islamic societies are radical, not extremist Faisal Hanjra Faisal Hanjra: Muslim groups on campus radicalise members by inspiring civic and political participation, not by breeding extremism
