The University takes racial harassment to include a hostile or offensive act or expression by a person or group against another person or group on grounds of racial or ethnic origin, or incitement to commit such an act on racial grounds. Bullying Bullying is offensive behaviour which humiliates or undermines an individual or group. Such behaviour can be vindictive, cruel or malicious. Bullying can be carried out by an individual or group of individuals. It frequently involves someone in a position of authority bullying someone who is in a more junior position.
Bullying is typically unpredictable, irrational and sometimes unseen by others.
It is important to note that the University is unable to take action against a student who is alleged to have committed a serious criminal offence - only the police have the power to act. Examples of serious criminal offences include physical assault, indecent exposure or sexual assault, including date rape . The University may also take disciplinary action against a student who has been convicted of a criminal offence. In the case of employees, the University is able to investigate incidents of alleged serious misconduct and, where appropriate, institute the disciplinary procedures. If you have been attacked, you should seek help immediately.