Safe and inclusive campuses

Universities should be welcoming and safe environments for all students and staff. In partnership with students, universities work to stop harassment in all its forms, but more is needed. We provide evidence-based guidance to members to inform their work.

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28 Feb 2022 Publications

28 Feb 2022 Publications

Changing the culture: tackling staff-to-student sexual misconduct

There have been growing concerns about cases of staff-to-student sexual misconduct in higher education. This is our guidance for universities on how to prevent and respond to these cases.
28 Feb 2022 Media releases

28 Feb 2022 Media releases

Staff-to-student sexual misconduct to be tackled by new university guidance

Our new guidance and recommendations on tackling sexual misconduct by staff to students.
28 Feb 2022 Publications

28 Feb 2022 Publications

Changing the culture: our work on tackling harassment

We work with our universities to provide guidance and recommendations to tackle all forms of harassment.
25 Feb 2022 Opinion

25 Feb 2022 Opinion

LGBTQ+ History Month: a time to value all

As LGBTQ+ History Month draws to a close, Jonathan Gascoigne from the University of Greenwich asks how universities can continue to be positive forces for social change.
16 Dec 2021 Publications

16 Dec 2021 Publications

Tackling Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hatred: practical guidance for universities

Our briefing aims to raise awareness of Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hatred in higher education, and suggest practical actions that universities can take in response.
9 Dec 2021 Publications

9 Dec 2021 Publications

#CombatMisconduct: a toolkit for vice-chancellors

Created in partnership with AVA (Against Violence and Abuse) and NUS, this toolkit supports vice-chancellors and senior leaders to tackle sexual misconduct, harassment and all forms of hate within their universities.
9 Dec 2021 News

9 Dec 2021 News

New resources to help universities tackle sexual misconduct, harassment and hate incidents in higher education

We have worked in partnership with the charity AVA (Against Violence and Abuse) and the NUS to today launch resources to support university leaders in combatting sexual misconduct, harassment and all forms of hate.
6 Jul 2021 Equality, diversity and inclusion

6 Jul 2021 Equality, diversity and inclusion

Tackling racism and racial harassment: directory of initiatives at UK universities

A directory of initiatives at UK universities aimed at tackling racism and racial inequalities in all forms.
11 Jun 2021 Equality, diversity and inclusion

11 Jun 2021 Equality, diversity and inclusion

Tackling antisemitism: practical guidance for universities

This guidance suggests actions universities can take to tackle antisemitism.
9 Jun 2021 Opinion

9 Jun 2021 Opinion

Are we living in a post-LGBTQ+ rights age?

This Pride month Sebastian Bromelow, calls on the higher education sector to “make some noise”, embracing a history of rebellious thoughts and actions.
18 Mar 2021 Survey

18 Mar 2021 Survey

Violence at University pilot project (March 2021)

This study investigates students' experiences of violence and victimisation while studying at UK universities.
24 Nov 2020 Media releases

24 Nov 2020 Media releases

Universities UK calls for urgent action on racial harassment in higher education

Our new set of recommendations designed to tackle racial harassment in higher education.