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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15 May 2023 Case study

15 May 2023 Case study

What can universities do to tackle misogyny?

The University of Essex has launched new policy on tackling misogyny to take a proactive stand against harassment and sexual violence.Elaine Brown, Director of Inclusion, People and Culture at The University of Essex, shares the importance and positive impact the policy will have on students, staff and the wider community.
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.
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.
31 August 2022 Equality, diversity and inclusion

31 August 2022 Equality, diversity and inclusion

Spiking: what universities can do

Our practice note to support universities’ response to spiking as we enter the 2022–23 academic year.
18 March 2021 Survey

18 March 2021 Survey

Violence at University pilot project (March 2021)

This study investigates students' experiences of violence and victimisation while studying at UK universities.
10 March 2020 UUKi blog

10 March 2020 UUKi blog

Supporting LGBT students studying overseas

Ensuring that universities deliver better outcomes for LGBT students
23 September 2019 Publications

23 September 2019 Publications

Initiations at UK universities

A briefing on the dangers of initiations and excessive alcohol consumption among students.
2 September 2019 Publications

2 September 2019 Publications

Tackling online harassment and promoting online welfare

Guidance to help universities prevent and respond to all forms of online harassment.
21 October 2016 Equality, diversity and inclusion

21 October 2016 Equality, diversity and inclusion

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.

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