University life brings new freedoms, connections, and, let’s face it, sometimes even sexual experiences. While it’s all part of exploring adulthood, staying safe and informed about sexual health is essential. This blogRead More…
Sexual harassment is a scary phrase. It’s a phrase that we often avoid bringing up or choose not to speak about. Sexual harassment is something we don’t like to confront. It’s somethingRead More…
Written by student Talor Boyd. Would you be able to recognise sexual harassment, and would you know how to do something about it? Learning about behaviours associated with sexual harassment is theRead More…
The 6 – 12 February 2023 in the UK is Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week. It is the UK’s national week to raise awareness of sexual abuse and violence, providingRead More…
Stand against sexual harassment – play your part to end the toxic culture that condones normalised harassment. Get involved in our university-wide campaign and sign the pledge to See It, Say it, StopRead More…
This week, we have been talking about consent and why it is important, promoting blogs, videos, and the Consent Matters programme. To round off the week, this article will explore further resourcesRead More…
Consent is a broad term that encompasses the idea of a person ‘giving permission for something to happen’. When you give consent, it is with the understanding from both parties that youRead More…
Have you been asked to complete the Consent Matters training recently but don’t know what it entails? This blog will cover a student perspective of what the training is, why it isRead More…
Trigger warning: this article mentions sexual harassment and sexual violence. If you feel like you need support, our Welfare team are on hand. You can also report incidents involving any form ofRead More…
What is STIQ Day? STIQ Day is a day centered around sexual health and getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Sex is often considered a taboo subject for a host ofRead More…