Mission
The Intra-Communal Professorial Group (ICPG) is a network of academics dedicated to researching and combatting antisemitism in UK higher education and improving the environment for Jewish students, academics, professionals, and other staff.
We will devise evidence-based best practice standards and make policy recommendations, working with senior leadership and diversity and inclusion teams at UK universities.
We champion academic freedom and oppose all academic boycotts of Jews and / or Israeli institutions and faculty.
About Us
The ICPG was created in 2024 in response to the sharp rise in antisemitism in UK universities since 7th October 2023. Our network of academics was formed to take action in defence of Jewish staff and students. We collaborate broadly with universities and Higher Education institutions, policymakers and other stakeholders, and engage where appropriate with communal organisations.
Where our academics are:
University of Glasgow |
University of Greenwich |
University of Hertfordshire |
University of Hull |
University of Kent |
University of Leeds |
University of Manchester |
University of Oxford |
University of Plymouth |
University of Reading |
University of Southampton |
University of Stirling |
Our Executive Team
Dr. Rina Kreitman, Director of Operations
Rina manages the ICPG's day-to-day operations and plays a crucial role in shaping its strategy. She is an academic with a background in linguistics and language education and she has worked extensively on Hebrew language education.
Professor Anthony Julius, Chair
Anthony is Chair in Law and Arts in the Faculty of Law, University College London. He is the Deputy Chairman of the law firm Mishcon de Reya and has had a distinguished career in both law and the arts. Anthony is the author of several books, including Trials of the Diaspora: A History of Anti-Semitism in England.
Professor Daniel Hochhauser, Deputy Chair
Daniel is Kathleen Ferrier Chair of Medical Oncology, University College London. After completing his postgraduate medical training in London and Oxford, he was awarded a DPhil at the Institute of Molecular Medicine in Oxford. He was appointed as a consultant and senior lecturer in 1996.
Professor Brad Blitz, President
Brad Blitz is Professor of International Politics and Policy at University College London. A former Jean Monnet Chair he is widely regarded as a leading expert on refugees and stateless persons, migration, human rights and international politics. He has acted as an advisor and consultant to UNDP, UNICEF, the World Bank, OSCE, Council of Europe, DFID, and several NGOs.
Get Involved
ICPG is always looking for people who share our mission. If you are an academic, a university staff member, a PhD student, an Early Career Researcher or an academic on a temporary or precarious contract, we would love to hear from you.
If you have any enquiries about membership or how you can get involved, get in touch.
Please email icpg@icpg.org.uk