Bullying and harassment can have a huge impact on your wellbeing. What has happened is not your fault and you're not alone. You can access specialist support, if and when you feel ready.
Reporting options
It’s your choice. It's completely up to you whether to report what's happened. Nobody else can or should make that choice for you.
Report to the University and get support
Students, staff and campus visitors can report an incident using the ARU’s Report and Support portal. You can choose to report anonymously, or you can report with contact details and request support from an adviser. If you choose to talk to an adviser, they will be able to discuss your options and support available to you, in confidence.
University Policies
If you choose to make a formal complaint to the University about a student or member of staff, there are procedures which set out the steps you'll need to follow. Please note, making a report via Report and Support does not initiate a formal university complaint. You may find it useful to review our policies for further information before you do.
Contact the police
Some forms of harassment might also break criminal law, in which case you can report to police. In an emergency or if you are in immediate danger, you should dial 999. Otherwise, you can call 101, report online or visit your local police station to report a crime. Reporting to the police is a big decision and all of the support services linked on this page can support you with this, if you decide to make a police report.
University Support
There is lots of support available at ARU that you can access. We have resources and people ready to help you, so don't hesitate to reach out to our wellbeing support teams and remember that you're not alone.
For student wellbeing support options visit our website.
For staff wellbeing support options visit The Heron.
Campus security and SafeZone app
We're committed to making sure we have a secure and supportive environment for everyone. If you ever feel unsafe or need urgent help on campus, contact our Safety and Security team as soon as possible.
The SafeZone personal safety app is free to download and use, and is the quickest way to get emergency help on campus.
Visit aru.ac.uk/keepsafe
External Support
Speak to a friend. Talking things through with someone you trust can help.
- National Bullying Helpline provides information and advice for anyone dealing with bullying.
- Citizens' Advice provides some information on bullying and harassment.