1. University Policy
All members of the University community are required to treat all students, staff and external customers in a friendly, courteous and dignified manner.
Bullying, Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Discrimination
Bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination and victimisation are contrary to the Equality Act 2010 and the values of the University as set out in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Policy
All staff and students have a right to complain in confidence if they believe that they are being harassed whilst working or studying. No member of the University community is expected to tolerate what they genuinely and reasonably believe to be bullying, harassment, sexual harassment or victimisation, whether by a member of the University community or a third party such as a supplier or visitor to the University.
The University’s policy on bullying, harassment, sexual harassment discrimination and victimisation is called the Dignity at Work and Study Policy and cover students, staff and the wider community.
- Informal Procedure for Staff and Students
- Formal procedure for students. How to make a complaint against another student or a member of staff.
- Formal Procedure for staff. The procedure for a staff member wishing to make a formal complaint against another member of staff is available on the intranet. A member of staff wishing to make a complaint against a student should refer to the Formal Procedure for Students
Support
The following links provide further information on the support that's available for students and staff, whether something has happened to you or someone you know.
- Bullying and Harassment
- Sexual Harassment
- Discrimination
- Hate Crime
- Sexual Assault
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
Report
- Report and Support. Students and staff can report an incident using the University’s Report and Support system. You can choose to do this anonymously or you can request support from an advisor. If you choose to talk to an advisor they will be able to talk through the options and support available to you, in confidence.
2. I have been accused of something
It can be very distressing if you have been accused of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, a hate crime or sexual assault.
The University will not make assumptions on the relative merits of a complaint. No party will be considered ‘at fault’ until a complaint has been investigated. All those involved in a complaint will be treated fairly and offered advice and support. Find out more on the University Policy.
Think
It might be useful to think about some of the behaviours that describe:
- Bullying and Harassment
- Sexual Harassment
- Discrimination
- Hate Crime
- Sexual Assault
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
Report
- Report and Support Students and staff can report an incident using the University’s Report and Support system. You can choose to do this anonymously or you can request support from an advisor. If you choose to talk to an advisor they will be able to talk through the options and support available to you, in confidence.