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Information on racial and xenophobic harassment, including who to contact for support, advice and positive action
Support for staff and students
If you have experienced or witnessed racial, xenophobic or any other kind of harassment on campus, there are ways to report it and numerous sources of support.
Report + Support
UCL takes reports of all harassment extremely seriously. You can report incidents that take place on campus through our Report + Support tool. Reports can be made anonymously.
For staff
- Dignity Advisers - informal support for staff experiencing bullying and harassment in the workplace
- Dignity at Work
- Employee Assistance Programme - Our staff and doctoral researchers can access confidential, 24/7 mental health and other support services.
- HR Advisory Services - advice for managers and other staff on disputes in the workplace
- Jewish Staff Network - UCL’s Jewish Staff Network (JSN) launched in early 2026, providing a safe and supportive online platform with associated in-person events. To register or for more information, please complete the registration form or email the network directly.
- External Support - The Community Security Trust (CST) provides resources and guidance, including advice on communicating about Israel in a non-antisemitic way. CST operates a national emergency number for reporting antisemitic attacks (alongside contacting police via 999): 0800 032 3263.
- Muslim Staff Network - UCL’s Muslim Staff Network is a space for Muslim staff to connect in a safe and supportive manner. There is an online Teams platform and in-person events. To register or for more information, please complete the registration form or email the network directly.
For students
- Student Mediator - advice and assistance for students experiencing bullying and harassment
- Student of Concern (or via email ) - to report information about a student whose wellbeing you are concerned about
- Our Student Support and Wellbeing (SSW) services offer confidential support for all students, including mental health, wellbeing, and safety concerns.
- UCL Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy
- The Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH) provides support to young Muslims.
- The Union of Jewish Students (UJS) operates a Welfare Hotline for students who need support: 020 7424 3288.
Active Bystander Strategies
We ask all members of our community to be exemplars of the inclusive ethos that UCL was founded on. Below you will find a useful resource explaining how to be an active bystander and the positive impact it has in the workplace. This material is intended as guidance to support safe and constructive bystander action, rather than a set of mandatory rules/actions.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a site with helpful advice on active bystander strategies.
The advice is a sensible mix of strategies for addressing bullying or harassment in the moment and after the fact, without putting individuals at risk.
Please do not let bullying or harassment go unchallenged. We are all responsible for ensuring that UCL is a safe, supportive environment for our staff and students.
RaceMatters @UCL
Staff and students affected by these issues may wish to consider joining our RaceMatters@UCL network.
RaceMatters@UCL is a forum for networking, peer support, sharing ideas and articles of interest, forging scholarly connections and collaborations, organising formal and social events, and positively influencing policy and practice on race equality at UCL.