We are committed to building an inclusive and supportive environment with a culture of acceptance without exception. We stand against all forms of sexual violence and fully endorse the anti-racism pledge.
Every member of our community has the right to be treated with respect at all times. We expect everyone to behave respectfully and with consideration for others, both on and off campus. We do not tolerate any form of harassment, bullying or sexual misconduct and all allegations will be taken extremely seriously.
Bullying is offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting behaviour, an abuse or misuse of power through means intended to undermine, humiliate, denigrate or injure the recipient (adapted from ACAS).
Harassment is unwanted conduct affecting the dignity of people in their place of work or study (based on ACAS definition).
Sexual misconduct refers to all unwanted conduct of a sexual nature.
Unwanted conduct may be related to any personal characteristic of the individual, and may be persistent or an isolated incident. The key is that the actions or comments are viewed as demeaning and unacceptable to the recipient.
Harassment or sexual misconduct can have a significant negative impact upon your life, if you experience or witness any behaviour that makes you feel uncomfortable, report it. (Please note links redirect to internal webpages that require a Kingston log-in.)
The Harassment Contact Scheme
Harassment Contacts are trained staff members who have volunteered to help by listening to you and identifying how you can seek further assistance. The scheme provides informal and confidential support to both staff and students who experience bullying or harassment at university.
The Harassment Contact Scheme is for listening, support and signposting, it does not form part of the University's formal complaints or disciplinary procedures.
Report and Support
Report and Support is an online reporting platform. You can access helpful information, report anonymously or with contact information and receive the support you need.
If you are unsure about the correct procedure to follow or want to speak to someone about your concerns, Kingston Students' Union offers impartial and expert advice.
Staff: If you are a staff member and wish to inform the University of suspected bullying and harassment by another staff member, please visit the Harassment and Bullying Policy page on Staffspace.
Students: Should you wish to inform the University of suspected bullying or harassment by a member of staff and expect action to be taken, please use the Student Complaints Procedure.
If the allegations concern another student, please refer to the Student Conduct and Behaviour Procedure.
If you are unsure about the correct procedure to follow or want to speak to someone about your concerns, Kingston Students' Union offers impartial and expert advice.
(Please note: links redirect to internal webpages that require a Kingston log-in)
Staff and Students: Kingston's personal relationship policy
Information on the University's safeguarding commitment and policy can be found here.
A wide variety of support is available to staff and students via the University and Kingston Students' Union, for more information please visit MyKingston.
There is a range of external support available, including:
- Nightline – Peer support from students from 6pm to 8am during term time - 020 7631 0101
- Samaritans – 116 123
- Get Connected – The Mix (support for under 25's) – 0808 808 4994
- Papyrus (support for under 35's) – 0800 068 41 41
- SupportLine – 01708 765200
- Victim Support – free 24/7 National Support line and Live chat options. 08 08 16 89 11
- The Havens – specialist London centres for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted. 0203 299 6900
Call 999 if there is an immediate risk to life, violence or other emergency.
You can contact campus security on 020 8417 6666 where appropriate.
