Report an incident of sexual violence or harassment

You can submit a report to tell us about an incident of sexual violence or harassment. 

This can be an incident that affected you, a colleague or a student.

A member of the Equality & Diversity Unit will initially review each report.

If you would prefer to speak to someone, you can contact your local HR team. 

Report an incident that affected you or a colleague 

Report an incident that affected a student

Definitions of sexual violence

Sexual violence is defined as: "any sexual act, attempt to obtain a sexual act, unwanted sexual comments or advances, or acts to traffic, or otherwise directed, against a person’s sexuality using coercion, by any person regardless of their relationship to the victim, in any setting, including but not limited to home and work" (World Health Organisation).

Supporting a survivor of sexual violence

If a student is a survivor of sexual violence, you can be an important source of support.

What you can do:

  • To respond effectively to a disclosure of sexual violence, you should provide a safe space that empowers the survivor to access what they need.
  • Let the survivor take the lead- it is important that they are in control.
  • Refer the survivor to sources of professional support.
  • Look after yourself too.

Things to remember:

  • It is important not to be judgemental, show disbelief or 'victim blame'. Don't probe for details, and don't try to take control.
  • Don't push them into making decisions such as reporting to the police if they don't want to.
  • Don't try to fix the problem, just show that you believe the survivor and ask them what they want to happen.
  • Don't cast doubt on the disclosure. Less than 3% of sexual violence allegations are proven to be false.

Guidance if you receive a report

Guidance on what to do if you receive a report of sexual violence or harassment:

Getting support

University services that can offer support

External support

On-campus emergency contacts

University campus security:

  • Gilmorehill: 0141 330 4444 (ext. 4444)
  • Garscube: 0141 330 2222 (ext. 2222)

Off-campus emergency contacts

Rape Crisis Scotland: 08088 01 03 02 (only between 6pm and midnight)

Police:

  • 999 (emergency)
  • 101 (non-emergency)

NHS24: 111

Further information

Independent review of the University's approach to addressing gender-based violence

In 2022, Morag Ross KC undertook a thorough investigation and review of the University’s current staff and student procedures and support arrangements in relation to gender-based violence. 

University policies