University of Gloucestershire Students' Union takes all forms of harassment very seriously. We don't think that anyone should have to experience harassment, whether it’s online, on campus, or in the community. This page can be useful in knowing what to do if an incident happens to you or a friend, including incidents of harassment, discrimination, or bullying. Below are some definitions of these terms which you might find useful.

Harassment

Harassment can take many forms - it doesn't have to be physical. Some examples of harassment are unwanted groping, pinching, smacking, and physical contact, as well as wolf whistling, catcalling, inappropriate sexual comments, sexually based insults, jokes, songs, or taunts. Stalking can also constitute harassment, and of course, harassment can take place online.

Discrimination

Discrimination is treating someone with a particular protected characteristic (disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation) less fairly or putting arrangements in place that put someone with a particular characteristic at an unfair disadvantage, or treating someone unfairly because they have complained about discrimination or harassment.

Bullying

Bullying is the abuse of power or authority; verbal, written, or physical intimidation; persistent unjustified criticism; public humiliation; setting impossible deadlines or unwarranted exclusions. Bullying can occur in many different settings.

Support at UoG

UoG has an incident reporting tool where you can report if you have been made to feel uncomfortable or unsafe, regardless of how that incident might be defined.