Lessons from Auschwitz Universities

What is Lessons from Auschwitz Universities?

The Lessons from Auschwitz Universities Project is an educational initiative delivered by the Holocaust Educational Trust in partnership with the Union of Jewish students, with support from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

In an increasingly fragile political climate, antisemitism, intolerance and prejudice are on the rise. The Lessons from Auschwitz Universities Project aims to bring together student and campus leaders from across university campuses in England through education on the Holocaust and anti-racism work to combat antisemitism and promote community cohesion. Our goal is to reinforce the common endeavour of students and campus staff of all faiths (and none) to create safe, inclusive and cohesive communities on campus and beyond and equip them with the tools needed to tackle antisemitism, racism and intolerance wherever it is found.

Lessons from Auschwitz Universities Autumn 2022

• Mandatory online orientation seminars - Tuesday 8th 5-7pm and Thursday 10th November 5-7pm
• Visit to the former Nazi concentration and death camp Auschwitz Birkenau on Monday 14th November (flying and returning to London Gatwick Airport)
• Mandatory follow up online seminar on Monday 21st November 5-7pm

Who can apply for Lessons from Auschwitz Universities?

• Sabbatical Officers
• Campus and society leaders
• Senior University Staff including Vice Chancellor
• Senior SU staff and CEOs
• Sports execs
• Student journalists
• Leaders and members of student political societies
• University and student union welfare teams
• Heads of Schools
• University and student union EDI staff
• Staff liaison committees
• Trustees of Student Unions
• Staff at BUCS
• Staff at the Office for Students and the Office of the Independent Adjudicator
• University Chaplains of all faiths and none

What work has happened on campus to date?

The Holocaust Educational Trust and the Union of Jewish Students have worked together since 2014. So far, we have:

• Encouraged and helped to facilitate dozens of campus events to combat hatred and prejudice to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. Combined, this activity has reached a further 4,000 students on campuses across England.
• Thanks to Government funding, we delivered a pilot Lessons from Auschwitz Universities Project in 2018. Through this four-part educational programme, including a one-day visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau, we reached 30 university Senior Leaders and 95 Sabbatical Officers from 47 English universities.

Apply now! 

If you would like to take part in our upcoming Lessons from Auschwitz Universities Project, please complete the form below.

Cost

The cost is £59 per participant – this fee covers all course materials as well as the flights to and from Poland for the day visit. Payment options will be provided upon approval of your initial application.