Preventing harassment and sexual misconduct

Training for students 

All new students are expected to undertake a training module to ensure they comprehend what constitutes harassment and sexual misconduct including understanding consent. 

All students will understand how they can report incidents to the University, what the University is doing to address such issues and what support is available for any student affected.  

All Halls residents receive a welcome talk on the first day which covers issues related to rules about halls living (including fire safety, anti-social behaviour, drug abuse, etc) as well as further information related to all the above in terms of behaviours on campus and in the community.   

Exemptions to training

The University is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment that helps to promote wellbeing and success regardless of background. We believe that acts of sexual misconduct and violence are unacceptable.

We believe it is really important that all of our students undertake a tailored training module to ensure they understand what constitutes harassment and sexual misconduct, how they can report incidents to the University, what the University is doing to address such issues and what support is available for any student affected.

However, we do understand that personal circumstances may mean engaging with this subject matter is particularly difficult for certain students due to their own previous experiences. Students can contact support staff at the University ([email protected]) to express their preference to be exempt from this training and to ensure they are accessing appropriate support. and to ensure they are accessing appropriate support.  

Training for staff 

All staff are required to undertake sexual harassment awareness training to help identify, address, remove and prevent harassment. 

All staff receive information and regular updates on how to signpost students to sources of support and how to report incidents of harassment and sexual misconduct to the University (including guiding staff to this comprehensive source of information). 

Front line staff supporting those who disclose receive targeted training from local external partners (Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre) 

Investigatory Officers and disciplinary panel members receive training on the University policies and procedures in relation to harassment and sexual misconduct and ensure cases are handled appropriately with due regard to all parties involved. 

Proactive communications around the prevention of harassment and sexual misconduct 

All new and returning students will be alerted to this single comprehensive source of information which identifies all relevant guidance, policies and support in relation to harassment and sexual misconduct.  

All students are required to view a video as part of the enrolment process, which covers the University’s expectations with regard to diversity & inclusion; intolerance; harassment, sexual misconduct and consent.  

All students agree to abide by the University’s Student Code of Conduct – which outlines expected behaviours with regards to a range of themes and issues – including all of the above. Regular MyGlos and Staff News articles encouraging staff and students to report and access support regarding any experience of harassment and sexual misconduct, and drawing attention to the single comprehensive source of information are circulated throughout the academic year 

The University continues to work in partnership with GRASAC and local Sexual Assault Referral Centre (Hope House) and local charities including Holly Gazzard Trust, hosting awareness-raising events and targeted training for staff and students in addition to the regular referral of individual students to these expert sources of support.