With anonymous disclosures, the University of St Andrews does not know who has made an anonymous disclosure, and therefore cannot reach out and provide support.
In most cases, we cannot progress anonymous disclosures, as we cannot adequately assess the risk our actions may cause to you or others, or seek further information for an investigation. In most cases, we cannot progress anonymous disclosures, as we cannot adequately assess the risk our actions may cause to you or others, or seek further information for an investigation. However, anonymous disclosures can help us to understand the issues affecting our community and how the University can respond to support students and staff, even if you’re not yet ready to share your identity with us.
Whereas if someone wants to receive support or consider informal or formal options to address a concern, they would make a disclosure with contact details and speak to an adviser.
Alternatively, you now have the option to engage with a member of staff by opting in to our anonymous messaging system. This is not instant messaging but a member of staff will respond to your message within 3 working days.