Joint commitment to our students on sexual violence and harassment, made by the University of Bath, Bath Spa University, University of Bristol, UWE Bristol, and their respective Students’ Unions.

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The Vice-Chancellors from each of the Universities, and The Students’ Unions’ Presidents and Officers commit to the following:

  • We will work to ensure our staff take a person-centred approach to support students affected by sexual violence or harassment. You will be heard, listened to, and supported by your University and Students’ Union.
  • Sexual violence and harassment will not be tolerated by the Universities or Students’ Unions.
  • We will raise awareness of appropriate support and organisations to aid the recovery of students that have been affected by sexual violence and harassment.
  • Students will be supported to report sexual violence or harassment should they wish to do so. This includes through external organisations.
  • We will work together across the University of Bath, Bath Spa University, University of Bristol and UWE Bristol where cases include individuals from different institutions.
  • We will provide our staff and students with the tools to speak up and address inappropriate behaviour by providing training, accessible online resources and clear reporting channels.
  • The Universities and the Students’ Unions will actively work locally with external organisations to address sexual violence and harassment.
  • We will work preventatively to help students understand consent and will take an educative approach to tackling sexual violence and harassment.
  • We understand that certain groups are more at risk of sexual violence and harassment. We will take an intersectional approach to support.
  • We will ensure that our policies and procedures are aligned to support this pledge.

Links to further support

Contact Student Wellbeing Services

  • Current Bath Spa University students: Access ‘MyWellbeing’ to ask questions, book appointments and view upcoming events.
  • Future students: Access ‘MyWellbeing’ to ask questions and view upcoming events.
  • University staff: Log a call via ‘MyServices’.
  • Third parties, including parents and supporters: Email studentwellbeing@bathspa.ac.uk.
  • Telephone enquiries: +44 (0)1225 876543
  • Telephone enquiries: Student Wellbeing Helpline available 24/7
  • If you are a student and want to let us know that something hasn't gone well with your wellbeing support, please complete this form.