Complaints, Disciplinary and Conflict

Reporting bullying, harassment and inappropriate behaviour

If there is any bullying, harassment or discrimination in any form, please report this via City’s Report + Support tool. This also goes for group chats and social media channels. If you see anything that you believe breaches the University’s guidelines on bullying and harassment, or any discriminatory remarks against any community, please do get in touch with us or submit a report through the ‘You Report, We Support’ system.

You can also speak confidentially with one of our trained SU Advisors if you would like to know your options with reporting bullying and harassment. Our advisors are nonjudgemental and can support you throughout the reporting process. To find out more and to contact an advisor click here.

Cyber bullying/harassment

The Union does not tolerate any form of bullying or harassment by or of any members of its student groups. This includes:

• Maliciously, negligently or recklessly spreading rumours, lies or gossip.
• Intimidating or aggressive behaviour, as perceived by those viewing the social media. 
• Offensive or threatening comments or content, as perceived by those viewing the social media.
• Posting comments/photos etc. deliberately, negligently or recklessly mocking an individual with the potential to harass or humiliate them, as perceived by those viewing the social media.

Cyber bullying may also take place via other means of electronic communication such as email, text or instant messaging. You should always report bullying or harassment to the social media platform. Also, consider taking screenshots which could be used as part of a report or complaint. You can report bullying and harassment through the You Report, We Support tool or through making a complaint to the Students’ Union.

If the issues that arise are just general disagreements that do not require reporting, you should talk to the parties involved to try and come to a conclusion. 

Communication is your most powerful tool for the year, and good communication can help fix a number of issues. If this is not possible, or you don’t feel comfortable doing so, you can contact sucommunities@city.ac.uk and we will support you through mediation.