At Queen Margaret University we believe that experiencing bullying and harassment is never okay.
Bullying and harassment are contrary to the Equality Act 2010 and our University Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy. For more information on this Policy please click HERE
Staff may want to be access our 'Dignity at Work' Policy and Procedure available HERE
Please Consider:
Staff may want to be access our 'Dignity at Work' Policy and Procedure available HERE
Please Consider:
- 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 you may want to find a safe space to be, this may involve being with a trusted friend or family member who can be with you and look after you. If you are on campus and need help or feel unsafe please call Security: 0131 474 0000 and ask for 'Security'.
Report
- Report and Support. Students and staff can report an incident using the University’s Report and Support system. You can choose to do this anonymously or you can choose to access support.
- University Procedure. 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. To find out more about these procedures please see our University Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy and how to make a formal complaint click HERE .
Get Support
- Support for students is available if you would like to speak with someone about your experience, please consider the following options:
You may want to consider talking to our Accommodation Team if you are living on campus and the incident occurred in accommodation.
You may consider speaking with your Personal Academic Tutor or a member of your academic team.
Our students can also speak with a member of staff in their Student's Union who can offer advice and guidance.
All students can access support from our university wellbeing and counselling services, based in student services. For more information please see below:
You may consider speaking with your Personal Academic Tutor or a member of your academic team.
Our students can also speak with a member of staff in their Student's Union who can offer advice and guidance.
All students can access support from our university wellbeing and counselling services, based in student services. For more information please see below:
Mental health and wellbeing support for students available within QMU:
- QMU Wellbeing service HERE
- QMU Counselling service HERE
- Togetherall - online support for mental health HERE
- Support for Staff is available, if you would like guidance and to speak with someone about your experience please make contact with our QMU Human Resources team. There is also staff mental health and wellbeing support:
- 'Be Supported' Staff Employee Assistance Programme HERE
- Togetherall - online support for mental health HERE
Students and staff may also want to consider accessing support for Bullying and/or Harassment at the following UK wide support services: