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Report + Support is an option for those who do not require an immediate response. It is not an emergency service. If you, or another, are in immediate danger call 999 (dial 9999 from a University extension). Please also notify the University’s Security and Response Team on 01334 46 8999 (dial 8999 from a University extension ).
Sexual harassment and misconduct refer to a broad range of inappropriate, unwelcome behaviours of a sexual nature and the common thread is a lack of informed consent. Some examples of sexual harassment include: 
  • Making unwelcome verbal or physical advances 
  • Stalking 
  • Unwelcome touching in a sexual way 
  • Making offensive or sexually explicit comments (like catcalling) 
  • Persistent unwanted sexual advances 
  • Making derogatory sexist remarks, gestures, or suggestions 
  • Making sexually embarrassing ‘jokes’ 
  • Displaying sexually explicit images or materials 
  • Sending inappropriate texts and emails to or about you 
  • Asking inappropriate sexual questions, for example about your sexual history or sexual orientation 
The sexual assault and rape page covers issues of sexual violence.  

Report 

It takes great courage to disclose experiences of sexual harassment or misconduct. Everyone who has experienced this deserves to be listened to, supported and believed. What has happened is not your fault and you are not alone. Your safety and wellbeing are the most important thing right now. 

Report to the University

Use the Report and Support system to report a sexual harassment or misconduct incident to the University of St Andrews. You can choose to do this anonymously or you can request support from an adviser

Staff members can also report to: 
Other ways to report 

Support 

University support

If you would like additional support, there are many resources available for both students and staff. Please see the how to get support page for more information. 

External support 

If someone you know is experiencing sexual harassment 

If you know someone who has experienced or is experiencing sexual harassment, you can help in the following ways: 
  • Listen. Taking the time to listen and talk about what has happened can help.  
  • Signpost options. Ask them if they’re okay to talk through some possible options for support or how they might report what has happened. Do not take on the role of a counsellor or therapist. 
  • Help them report. If they want to, and you feel able to, you can help them report the incident or incidents. 

Resources 

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