Bullying, Harassment or Discrimination

Bullying, harassment and discrimination are unacceptable behaviours, and the University expects all members of the University community to treat each other with respect, courtesy and consideration. If someone has failed to treat you in this way, then we'd encourage you to report this behaviour.

We can help you decide whether you'd like to report what's happened to the University or College, guide you through that process and help you to access support. Reporting remains your choice and you can access support whether you report what's happened or not. These include: 

• - Harassment Adviser Network: Choose from a Harassment Adviser either from your college, department, or who have a shared identity with you. You can find out more about Harassment Advisers here.
• - Counselling: Access free, confidential counselling from Student Health and Welfare Services. Find out more here.
• - College Support: Contact your college's Welfare Lead/Dean for college level support.
• - Equality Advisory Service: External to the university support for those who have experienced discrimination. Find out more here.

If the bullying/harassment/discrimination has occurred in the University, there are different processes depending on whether you need to complain about a fellow student or a member of University staff.

Reporting a student   Reporting a member of University staff

If the bullying/harassment/discrimination has occurred solely inside your college (e.g. by another member of your college within the college) or is by a member of staff employed by your college (rather than the central university) you can report this via your college's procedures. Whilst we formalise our written advice on this, please read our Advice Agreement then Contact Us and we'd be happy to help if you need support reporting to your college.

We know reporting can be daunting when this behaviour comes from your a staff member, especially if they are a supervisor to you because of the power imbalance in your relationship. Please know you aren't alone in this, and there is a multitude of support available. Your Head of Department should help you resolve the situation in a way which does not negatively impact your studies.