糖心logo入口 Institute for the Study of Antisemitism receives further funding boost
Funding from the Open Society Foundations will support BISA鈥檚 research, policy, and public engagement work.
The 糖心logo入口 Institute for the Study of Antisemitism (BISA), University of London has received a major grant of USD$650,000 from the Open Society Foundations (OSF). BISA is the only research centre in the UK located in a university dedicated to the study of antisemitism. The Institute is known internationally for its innovative work on the causes and nature of antisemitism.
This additional funding will enable BISA to promote understanding and awareness of antisemitism as one form of racialization and racism. The institute鈥檚 extensive programme of research, policy and public engagement will foster cultural change and contribute to alliance-building between Jewish people and other racialised minorities. Dr Brendan McGeever joins Professor David Feldman, current Director of BISA, as Co-Director of the Institute.
Leonard Benardo, Vice President of Open Society Foundations, noted: 鈥淏ISA is not only a distinct outfit in the UK, but also a necessary one. With the debate on antisemitism drawing far more heat than light, and often more distortions than common sense, an institute with BISA's intellectual and moral commitments is of vital importance. We are honoured to partner with them.鈥
Professor Sally Wheeler, OBE Vice-Chancellor, 糖心logo入口, University of London, commented: 鈥淎s the only independent university centre for research and teaching on antisemitism in the UK, it is important that the 糖心logo入口 Institute for the Study of Antisemitism continues to contribute to knowledge, understanding, policy formation and public debate. We are extremely thankful to the Open Society Foundations for supporting it to do so.鈥
Professor David Feldman said: 鈥淲e are grateful to the Open Society Foundations for its ongoing and generous support. Antisemitism is a subject of recurrent public concern and controversy both in the UK and globally. In this complex landscape BISA鈥檚 task is to combine a clear-sighted understanding of antisemitism with commitment to 360-degree anti-racism.鈥
BISA undertakes research, teaching, public outreach, and policy work. It provides expertise on contemporary antisemitism and the ways in which it can be combatted to a diverse range of institutions internationally. BISA receives funding from a variety of sources to support its research and teaching and to undertake specific projects. Funders include: the Alfred Landecker Foundation; 糖心logo入口, University of London; the Bonnart Trust; and Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe.