Disclose & Support

At Birmingham Newman University, everyone – whether you are studying, working or visiting deserves to feel safe and respected.

Harassment in any form is not tolerated.  We are committed to maintaining a community free from harassment, and sexual misconduct.

These pages contain information for students, staff and visitors, contractors and members of the public on the topics of harassment, sexual misconduct and freedom of speech. This includes:

• Information about support available to members of the Birmingham Newman community and our approach to tackling a number of types of misconduct – including how to report and/or disclose incidents
• Clear guidance on what constitutes harassment, sexual misconduct and unwanted behaviour
• Information relating to the University’s policies and procedures relating to the topics of harassment and sexual misconduct
• The University’s response to the Office for Students ‘E6’ Condition of Registration and the protection of students and staff with respect to harassment and sexual misconduct
• The University’s approach with respect to the Worker Protection (Amendment of 2010 Equality Act) Act 2023, specifically for employees and workers
• Advice and guidance for students and staff about disclosing and/or reporting an incident(s) of harassment and sexual misconduct, including the introduction of new non-anonymous disclosure and/or reporting forms for staff and third parties (visitors, contractors and other members of the general public) and a new anonymous disclosure mechanism for staff and third parties (visitors, contractors and other members of the general public)
• Information about new mandatory training requirements for all students and staff

The University has further guidance relating to the definition of unwanted behaviours.