We believe that bullying and harassment are never okay. We are committed to ensuring an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, whether they work or study here. In support of this, we have a zero-tolerance approach to bullying.
Bullying is offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting behaviour involving the misuse of power that can make a person feel vulnerable, upset, humiliated, undermined or threatened. Harassment is when someone intentionally or unintentionally violates a person’s dignity or creates an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment, which interferes with an individual’s learning, working or social environment.
Harassment may involve sexual harassment or be related to a protected characteristic such as age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Some forms of harassment are considered a Hate Crime. A hate incident or crime is any act of violence or hostility against a person or property that is motivated by hostility or prejudice towards a person due to a particular protected characteristic.
Bullying and harassment are contrary to the Equality Act 2010 and Dignity at Work - Tackling Bullying, Harassment & Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Think
Are you in immediate danger? If you are in immediate danger or seriously injured, you can contact the emergency services on 999 (or 112 from a mobile phone).
Find a safe space. If an incident has just happened try and find somewhere you feel safe.
What are bullying and harassment? It might be useful to think about what is meant by bullying and harassment and how these behaviours are described.
Report
Students and staff can report an incident using the University’s Report and Support tool via this link: Report + Support.
You can choose to do this anonymously or you can request support from an advisor. If you choose to talk to an advisor they will be able to talk through the options and support available to you, in confidence.
If you choose to make a formal complaint to the University about a student or member of staff, there are procedures which set out the steps you'll need to follow. More information can be accessed via our Academic Regulations on General Misconduct.
Get Support
The following support is available for people with lived experience of bullying:
Spectrum Life
Regent’s students have access to 24/7 mental health support and counselling through Spectrum Life.
WhatsApp: text 'Hi' to 07418 360 780
Phone (UK) 0800 0318227
Phone (international) 00353 1518 0277
Visit the Student portal.
Samaritans
24-hour service for anyone experiencing feelings of distress or feeling suicidal. Phone, email, text, letter, and face to face support is available in most branches.
Call: 116 123 (free phone), email: jo@samaritans.org (24-hour response), or visit 46 Marshall Street W1F 9BF (Soho) 9am – 9pm daily, no appointment needed.
Shout Crisis Text Line
Free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis anytime. Students who are experiencing a personal crisis, are unable to cope and need support can text Shout to 85258. See www.giveusashout.org for further details.
Shout Crisis Line
Shout is a free and confidential text messaging service, available 24/7 throughout the UK, for people who are struggling to cope.
NHS24 Mental Health Hub
Telephone advice and support on healthcare can be obtained from NHS24 by phoning 111. The Mental Health Hub is open 24/7.
The Listening Place
The Listening Place is open from 9am to 9pm, 7 days a week and offers face-to-face listening appointments for people who are experiencing suicidal thoughts. You can self-refer online or call on 0203 9067676.
Papyrus Hopeline247
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people, up to 35 years of age. If you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be, you can contact PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 for confidential support and practical advice. Call: 0800 068 4141 Text: 07860 039 967 Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Visit their website or call free on 0808 2000 247. This call line is operational 24/7.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Email the Student Wellbeing & Disability Team (wellbeingdisability@regents.ac.uk) to make an appointment with them to discuss what is affecting you.
Take care of yourself. If you’ve heard something distressing or if something is troubling you, contact Spectrum Life.
Spectrum Life is Regent’s Counselling Service, they can be contacted via WhatsApp: by texting ‘Hi’ to 07418360780; Phone: (UK) 0800 0318227; Phone (International): 00353 1518 0277; or via the Student Portal.
If you are a member of staff, you can contact the Benenden Health EAP line by calling 0800 414 8427 and you can find Regent’s University London’s wellbeing resources here on the staff intranet.