Speak Up
If a situation doesn't feel right, Speak Up.
Overview
We want to create an inclusive campus where diversity is celebrated, antisocial attitudes and behaviours are challenged and any type of harassment, assault and discrimination aren't acceptable. We want you to speak up if you see or hear something that's not right, and be an active bystander.
Staying safe during coronavirus
Our home is ever more important to us during lockdown, for most it will be a place of sanctuary but there will be some living in very difficult and perhaps unsafe situations. Domestic abuse support services are working through lockdown and help is available.
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Report and Support tool
Our online tool has been developed for UWE Bristol students to get help if you've experienced something on campus or on university business that makes you feel upset or uncomfortable.
With Report and Support, you can choose to speak with one of our trained advisers so they can discretely investigate incidents, or you can report issues anonymously.
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Help us create an inclusive campus
Consent
Consent is mutual and a free choice. If you're not sure about a situation, ask. It’s your right to have control over your body, to express what you want; when; with whom and how, to change your mind and stop at any time. It’s your responsibility to respect the same rights of others.
Unwanted touching and groping
Everyone has the right to not be touched by another when they haven't consented. Unwanted sexual touching and groping is a crime.
Initiation and humiliation ceremonies
Initiation and humiliation ceremonies are forms of bullying, and aren’t okay. We expect everyone at UWE Bristol to respect others.
Inappropriate use of social media
Misusing social media, such as cyberbullying or sharing someone’s image without their consent, can have lasting and legal consequences.
Domestic abuse
Controlling someone’s behaviour, choices and freedom is abuse. It’s a crime that can take many forms including physical, sexual, psychological, financial, verbal or emotional.
Find out moreSpeak Up society
Take action today, become a Speak Up ambassador and join the Speak Up students’ society. You will have the chance to engage with other students and make a real difference for your community and the wider society. For more information and how to join, please email edi@uwe.ac.uk.
Find out more about Speak Up
You can get in touch with any questions or comments about Speak Up through speakupinfo@uwe.ac.uk. Please note that you can't report an incident this way.
