Harassment Sexual Misconduct and Safeguarding at UKCBC
UKCBC takes its responsibility to prevent sexual misconduct and address concerns raised by students and staff seriously. UKCBC is also committed to condemning and taking appropriate actions against sexual misconduct and harassment, fostering a safe and congenial environment for all members within the college community.
The Office for Students defines sexual misconduct as all unwanted conduct of a sexual nature. This may be from other students or staff or visitors to the College.
The perpetrator may be a stranger, or someone they know. The misconduct can occur through any medium (including online) and in any setting.
The UKCBC student code of conduct and staff code of conduct outlines the expectations the College has related to sexual misconduct:
- Not to engage in acts of violence and abuse (which can involve control, coercion or threats) or stalking
- Students should be respected and live without fear of unwanted conduct of a sexual nature
- Not to victimise someone for supporting an individual who has made a complaint as a result of unsolicited conduct of a sexual nature
Furthermore, the College defines sexual misconduct to include any conduct of a sexual nature which occurred physically, verbally, in writing or online and includes but is not limited to the following:
- Engaging, or attempting to engage, in a sexual act with another individual without their consent
- Sexually touching another person without their consent
- Conduct of a sexual nature which creates (or could create) an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for others including making unwanted remarks of a sexual nature
- Inappropriately showing sexual organs to another person and/or making sexual advances.
- Stalking or intimidating another person persistently without good reason
- Recording and/or sharing intimate images or recordings of another person without their consent
- Arranging or participating in events aimed at degrading those who have experienced sexual violence, for example inappropriately themed social events or initiations; and
- Spreading rumours about a person’s sex life
The College offers all new students training and support around sexual consent and misconduct. You can read more about our training for students in our section outlining our approach to student consent training.
Support around Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
Support from Student Services
If you, or another student, has been impacted by sexual misconduct then please reach out to Student Services Team. Our disciplinary process for sexual misconduct is initially managed by the Head of Student Services and we shall take prompt steps to offer you the necessary support and move any investigation forward.
You can reach out to Student Services through UKCBC Evision Student Portal or by emailing studentservices@ukcbc.ac.uk or by contacting the team by phone on 02085184994.
After speaking to the team, support will be offered by our Wellbeing Team and Counselling Team and they will refer your case to the Head of Student Services or their representative for further action.
Understanding Sexual Misconduct Investigation
Students concerned about potential sexual misconduct can speak to our Wellbeing team by emailing wellbeing@ukcbc.ac.uk
All members of the UKCBC community can contact our safeguarding team at any time to raise concerns. You may email safeguarding@ukcbc.ac.uk or visit our safeguarding policy webpage for more guidance and other ways to get in touch.
Staff members impacted by these issues can access support through our HR portal.
For a detailed overview of our sexual misconduct processes and investigations please see our Understanding Sexual Misconduct Investigations page.
Further Support
You may find the following resources helpful:
Rape Crisis England & Wales
24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line on 0808 500 2222
https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk/
Brook
Advice on sex and consent
https://www.brook.org.uk/your-life/sex-and-consent/
The Mix
Support for young people in the UK and guidance around sex & relationships
https://www.themix.org.uk/sex-and-relationships
GALOP
Advice and support for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence.
National helpline – 0800 999 5428
The Survivors Trust
A national organisation supporting support services in the UK.
Free, confidential helpline available 7 days a week – 0808 801 0818
Nightline
Volunteer support line available to students – 0207 631 0101
Student Training
UKCBC provides mandatory training around sexual consent and misconduct to all undergraduates starting at UKCBC after September 2025.
In addition to this, comprehensive resources around sexual misconduct and consent available at all times to our student community both in-person, online.
Starting from the academic year 2025-26, this will include training provided in conjunction with external training providers.
Changes to This Page
July 2025
Information added to this page outlines UKCBC’s approach to student training and links to further information on our approach.
This section will highlight ongoing changes to this page.
Safeguarding Contacts at UKCBC
Contacting UKCBC with any issue, including concerns around sexual misconduct, should not prevent you from contacting emergency services. In any situation where you feel a student or another member of the public is in immediate danger, please contact 999.
If you have any concerns about your own welfare or that of another student, please contact one of UKCBC’s designated safeguarding leads.
Santhy Krishnan
Head of Student Services
Joshila Ramgolam
Safeguarding Lead
