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Bullying and Harassment

Bullying, harassment, and hate crimes have no place in our community. However, we acknowledge that incidents may occur both on and off campus, impacting our students and staff.

This toolkit is designed to help staff understand what constitutes bullying and harassment, and how to support affected students. It provides essential guidance on referring students for support when needed and reporting incidents to the university, in accordance with our Bullying, Harassment, and Hate Crime Policy.

View our Bullying, Harassment and Hate Crime Policy

Bullying

There is no legal definition of bullying, however bullying can be defined as unwanted offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting behaviour, an abuse or misuse of power through means intended to undermine, humiliate, denigrate and injure the recipient.

Harassment

Harassment does have a legal definition. Harassment is defined as an ‘unwelcomed behaviour that affects the dignity of those subjected to it, and is related to a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.

Bullying

Bullying is an intentional action to harm or offend another person.

There are different types of behaviours and actions that can be considered as bullying. Find out more about these in the tabs below.

You can also watch this video from AMAZE Org, which aims to give an overview of ‘What is Bullying?’.

Watch the video on ‘What is Bullying?’
Physical bullying
Verbal bullying
Relational bullying
Cyberbullying
Sexual bullying
Prejudicial bullying
Harassment

To reiterate, harassment is an unwelcomed action which may humiliate another individual.

There are different types of behaviours and actions that can be considered as harassment. Find out more about these in the tabs below.

You can also watch this video from eLearnPOSH, which aims to give an overview of ‘What is Harassment’.

Watch the video on ‘What is Harassment’
Discrimination
Verbal harassment
Physical harassment
Sexual harassment
Stalking
Cyberstalking
Psychological harassment
Retaliation harassment
Third-party harassment
Look for the indicating signs
Provide a safe environment
Allow the student time to talk
Ask the student what they would like to do next
  • If the student wants to report the incident to the University formally, you should contact the Student Casework Team via email.
  • If the incident involves another student you are obligated to report this to the Student Casework Team or by completing a the Student Let Us Know form.
  • If the incident involves a member of staff, you are obligated to report this to the HRAdvisory Team.
  • If the student wants emotional and wellbeing support from the Mental Health & Wellbeing Team, contact the team via email or call 01695 650988 (during office hours).