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As a member of our community, you are an ambassador for UCL. As such, you should behave accordingly at all times, both on and off campus. All students and UCL hall residents are expected to abide by the and you should ensure that you are familiar with the expectations outlined within them.ÌýÌý

Engaging in bullying or offensive behaviour will be grounds for disciplinary action, which may include expulsion, suspension or exclusion from UCL premises including your Halls, and/or termination of your accommodation Licence Agreement.ÌýÌýÌý

What is bullying?Ìý

Bullying is when someone, or a group of people, intentionally hurt others through intimidation, hostility, degradation, humiliation or other offensive behaviour resulting in the violation of a person’s dignity by creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, or humiliating environment. Bullying usually involves a repeated course of conduct and it can start with people picking on others for their differences.Ìý

Bullying can be physical (e.g. striking or hitting someone, spitting or making offensive gestures, stealing or destroying property), verbal e.g. (name-calling, insults, sexist, homophobic, transphobic or racist remarks, threats or taunting), social (e.g. lying, spreading rumours, exclusion or damaging someone’s reputation or relationships) or cyber (e.g. making online threats, posting harmful content about others, stealing logins to impersonate someone).Ìý

If you do experience or witness any forms of bullying or harassment, please report it. Nothing is ‘too small’ to report – all UCL students and staff can report anonymously, or with their contact details through .Ìý

UCL offers a range of support for students:Ìý

Student Support and Wellbeing (SSW)Ìý

A team of expert wellbeing, disability and mental health staff provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space, in which you can discuss any issues that may be affecting your ability to study. All of the support services are free of charge and open to all UCL students of all levels. Ìý

Report + Support Ìý

Our helps all UCL students report incidents anonymously or with their contact details. To see what happens after you report and what support we can provide, please see the .Ìý

UCL 24/7 Student Support Line Ìý

In-the-moment support is available via the UCL 24/7 Student Support Line 365 days a year, in 35+ languages, including sign. Call +44 (0) 808 238 0077 to speak to an adviser who can help you through any issues you are facing, including but not limited to, bullying, harassment and/or sexual harassment.Ìý

Student Resident Advisers (SRAs)Ìý

If you are in UCL halls, you can seek help from an SRA if you are a victim of or witness harassment/bullying of any kind. Your SRAs are the first point of contact for any welfare or pastoral issues you or a fellow student may have and can help signpost you to UCL’s support services for students and can call emergency services if you ever need them.Ìý

Most importantly, SRAs aim to ensure students feel safe and supported during their time in halls and the community is happy and respectful.Ìý

You will recognise your SRAs by the blue hoodies and polo shirts they wear when on duty. You can contact your SRAs by visiting reception and asking to speak to the duty SRA, or by attending one of their community building activities. In an emergency, contact the UCL Security Control Room on +44 (0)20 7679 2222 or via the .Ìý

Student of Concern form Ìý

If you are concerned about the behaviour of a student and do not want to discuss this directly with anyone, you can submit a or email studentofconcern@ucl.ac.uk. As a student, you can also submit an enquiry through .Ìý

Crime Prevention and Personal Safety AdvisorÌý

UCL has a dedicated crime prevention and personal safety advisor, Sophie Bimson, who can help if you have been the victim of a crime. You can contact Sophie by emailing s.bimson@ucl.ac.uk or by using UCL’s tool. Ìý ÌýÌý

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