{"id":55738,"date":"2026-07-02T10:27:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T07:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foantisemitism.org\/?post_type=report&p=55738"},"modified":"2026-07-11T22:08:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T19:08:06","slug":"formal-review-of-conduct-dr-reza-zia-ebrahimi","status":"publish","type":"report","link":"https:\/\/foantisemitism.org\/es\/report\/formal-review-of-conduct-dr-reza-zia-ebrahimi\/","title":{"rendered":"Formal Review of Conduct – Dr Reza Zia-Ebrahimi"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Executive Summary<\/strong><\/h2>

This document details a persistent pattern of public conduct by Dr Reza Zia-Ebrahimi, Reader in the History of Nationalism and Race, which appears to deviate significantly from the policy framework of King\u2019s College London (KCL). It is particularly noted that while Dr Zia-Ebrahimi\u2019s academic remit involves the study of antisemitism and racialisation, <\/span>his public rhetoric often diverges from the professional objectivity required by this field,<\/b> potentially undermining both the University\u2019s pedagogical standards and the safety of its students.<\/span><\/p>

The following summary outlines specific instances where this conduct risks contravening the Dignity at King\u2019s Policy, the Religion and Belief Policy, and the Code of Practice for Academic Freedom, fostering an environment that may be perceived as hostile to Jewish and Israeli members of the King\u2019s community.<\/span><\/p>

A <\/span>formal complaint<\/b> was submitted to the university on May 19, 2026. Aside from an acknowledgment of receipt and a promise to address the matter, no response has been received as of the publication of this report on June 22, 2026.<\/span><\/p>

Key Observations & Policy Concerns<\/b><\/h6>
  • Standards of Discourse and Inclusivity:<\/b> Dr Zia-Ebrahimi has frequently employed terminology that characterizes <\/span>Jewish self-determination in terms synonymous with “white supremacy.<\/b>” Furthermore, his public commentary regarding the marking of Jewish homes,<\/span> framed as ‘critical thinking’ rather than a matter of communal safety, raises serious concerns.<\/b> Such rhetoric risks contravening the Religion and Belief Policy by fostering an environment that may be perceived as exclusionary or hostile by Jewish and Israeli members of the King\u2019s community.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
    • Impact on Student Wellbeing and Campus Safety:<\/b> There are documented instances where Dr Zia-Ebrahimi has publicly singled out<\/span> “Zionist students” as a collective.<\/b> This public categorization of a specific student group as “bad actors” risks undermining the University\u2019s commitment to a safe and inclusive campus. Additionally, his public endorsement of unauthorized student encampments and calls for institutional boycotts appears to be at odds with KCL\u2019s internal protocols regarding health, safety, and institutional neutralism.<\/span><\/li>
    • Institutional Reputation and Professional Conduct: Dr Zia-Ebrahimi <\/span>has repeatedly issued public statements accusing King\u2019s College London of “complicity in genocide” and “institutional racism.” <\/b>While academic freedom is a foundational principle, the Code of Practice for Academic Freedom assumes a level of professional responsibility. Such public denunciations, made outside of established internal grievance channels, may be viewed as detrimental to the University\u2019s institutional integrity and its standing in the wider community.<\/span><\/li>
    • Adherence to the King\u2019s Community Charter: The tone and nature of these public communications often contradict the standards of mutual respect and civility outlined in the King\u2019s Community Charter. By opting for public shaming over constructive academic or internal dialogue, the conduct in question appears to challenge the expectations of professional trust and the University\u2019s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion objectives.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

      The cumulative nature of this rhetoric presents <\/span>a significant challenge to the maintenance of a harmonious and inclusive academic environment<\/b>. We believe an immediate formal review is necessary to ensure that the University\u2019s statutory duties to protect all members of its community are upheld, and that institutional standards of professional conduct are maintained.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      Documented Incidents and Policy Breaches<\/strong><\/h2>
      Public Accusation of University Complicity in Genocide<\/b><\/h6>

      Dr Reza Zia-Ebrahimi published a statement on the social media platform X regarding the death of a KCL alumnus, Professor Adnan Al-Birsh. In this communication, Dr Zia-Ebrahimi explicitly characterized King\u2019s College London as being <\/span>“complicit with the genocide,”<\/b> citing the university\u2019s lack of public condemnation as the basis for this claim.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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