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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24 June 2024 Publications

24 June 2024 Publications

Enabling student health and success

We have published a report covering the work of our taskforce into tackling supply and demand for drugs in the context of student health and wellbeing.
21 October 2016 Publications

21 October 2016 Publications

Guidance for higher education institutions: how to handle alleged student misconduct

These guidelines, drafted by Pinsent Masons LLP, relate to all types of student misconduct which may constitute a criminal offence and provides some specific recommendations in relation to sexual misconduct.
25 January 2023 Case studies

25 January 2023 Case studies

How have universities taken action on spiking?

We’ve highlighted just a few examples of how universities have responded to our guidance on tackling spiking.
27 March 2024 Publications

27 March 2024 Publications

How to handle alleged student misconduct: case studies

This guidance, building on a UUK and Pinsent Mason publication from 2016, sets out principles and practical case studies to help navigate these judgements.
19 December 2025 Equality, diversity and inclusion

19 December 2025 Equality, diversity and inclusion

In conversation with Shaid Mahmood on community cohesion and EDI

In conversation with Shaid Mahmood: how can universities strike a balance between upholding freedom of speech and maintaining good campus relations?
20 October 2022 Interview

20 October 2022 Interview

In conversation with: Professor Charles Egbu

How does it feel to be one of the UK’s first Black vice-chancellors? We asked Professor Charles Egbu, Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University, about racial inequality in higher education and his own journey from undergraduate to university leader.
30 October 2024 Opinion

30 October 2024 Opinion

In conversation with: Professor David Mba

We spoke to Professor David Mba about his experience as a Black vice-chancellor and the change he wants to see in higher education.
27 March 2024 Media releases

27 March 2024 Media releases

New guidance to support universities in tackling harassment and sexual misconduct

Today, Universities UK (UUK), in collaboration with Coventry University and Pinsent Masons, has published updated guidance on tackling harassment and sexual misconduct on university campuses.
16 May 2024 Case study

16 May 2024 Case study

Running consent workshops: guidance from Nottingham Trent

Katrina Daoud, Wellbeing Team Leader at Nottingham Trent University, shares why educating about consent is important on campuses.
31 August 2022 Publications

31 August 2022 Publications

Spiking: what universities can do

Our practice note to support universities’ response to spiking as we enter the 2022–23 academic year.
10 March 2020 UUKi blog

10 March 2020 UUKi blog

Supporting LGBT students studying overseas

Ensuring that universities deliver better outcomes for LGBT students
15 April 2024 Equality, diversity and inclusion

15 April 2024 Equality, diversity and inclusion

Tackling harassment

Our universities aim to do their very best to make sure all staff and students can live, work and study in a safe environment. Take a look at our work with universities to provide guidance and recommendations to tackle all forms of harassment.

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