Student conduct and reporting incidents

What is it?

During your time as UWE Bristol, we want to provide a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for everyone.

You are expected to:

act safely and with regards for the safety of others
act with civility, consideration and respect for other in the university and the local community
act responsibly to foster mutual respect and understanding in the University community
not engage in activities likely to bring the University into disrepute
comply with all university policies, rules and regulations and applicable laws.

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These standards are in place to help create a safer, more inclusive and supportive community for everyone studying at UWE Bristol. Misconduct can lead to disciplinary action which may affect your university experience and future opportunities.

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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How we investigate

Our process ensures that both parties, those initiating the complaint and those reporting an incident and those being reported are treated fairly with their rights and interest protected throughout the investigation. Both parties will be allowed to seek support or representation throughout this process.

The following process will be followed:

Initial assessment – the Student Casework Team will review the initial report and a caseworker will be assigned to investigate.
Notification to the reported – providing written confirmation that includes a summary of the investigation.
Results of outcome sent to all parties – once a decision has been reached the outcome will be communicated to both the reporting and responding student.
Appeals – an opportunity to appeal the outcome.

Reporting an incident

We are committed to providing you with an inclusive and supportive environment, and do not tolerate acts of violence or any language or behaviour that leaves others feeling embarrassed, harassed, bullied, abused or discriminated against.

If you do see or experience unacceptable behaviour please report it to one of the following members of staff:

report via our Report and Support tool
the Student Casework Team in Student and Academic Services by contacting studentcasework@uwe.ac.uk
a member of college or service staff working within, or responsible for, the location in which an incident has taken place
an Information Point
a Personal Tutor or Programme Manager.