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Learn about inclusion and respect at Southampton

Find out more about what you can do as a student to help the University ensure an inclusive, respectful and safe community – from mandatory training modules to policies and guides.

Our commitment to inclusion and respect

At the University of Southampton, we are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and safe university community – free from bullying, harassment, and discrimination.

Our Inclusion and Respectful Behaviour Policy makes it clear that unfair treatment and any associated behaviours or acts are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. This includes:

  • discrimination
  • harassment
  • bullying
  • sexual misconduct
  • victimisation
  • hate incidents
  • any other forms of unfair treatment as defined in our policies

Your mandatory training

To help you understand your role in contributing to an inclusive, respectful and safe University community, you must complete a series of mandatory training modules. These cover:

  • understanding sexual consent and respectful relationships
  • learning how to challenge and prevent harmful behaviour through bystander intervention safely
  • exploring the meaning and importance of freedom of speech within a university community

You can access the training through Blackboard, your new virtual learning environment.

Complete your mandatory training

Policies, guides and charters

Before joining the University, we encourage all students to familiarise themselves with our:

By working together, we can make Southampton a place where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to thrive.