The University is committed to creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming, inclusive and diverse community that nurtures a culture in which we treat one another with courtesy and consideration. All members of the University community must be able to thrive without fear of sexual violence, abuse, coercive behaviour or related misconduct. Breaking the Silence website includes information on the University's support services in preventing any form of harassment or sexual misconduct at the University of Cambridge.
All University employees, workers and students are expected to behave professionally and appropriately and have the right to expect professional and appropriate behaviour from others. Inappropriate behaviour for the purposes of this Policy means bullying, harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct and victimisation. Any behaviour that continues as inappropriate behaviour should be reported.
The Dignity at Work Policy describes what constitutes inappropriate behaviour and lists examples of bullying and harassment that staff and students should report.
Departmental support
The Department is committed to provide support to its students and staff who have experienced inappropriate behaviour during their work, studies, within and outside the Department’s premises. The following table provides contact details to the appropriate members of staff who can be contacted to discuss and report such cases. If you would like to raise a concern, you can approach them in person or contact via email according to your own preference.
| Member | Role | Responsible for | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alicja Zavros | HR Manager | Staff | hr-manager@cst.cam.ac.uk |
| Postgraduate Education Administration | PhD/MPhil/Part III students | postgraduate-education-manager@cst.cam.ac.uk | |
| Becky Straw | Undergraduate Education Administration | Tripos students | |
| Caroline Stewart | Departmental Secretary | Staff and students |
Additional student support
The main source of pastoral support for students is provided by Colleges. All students are assigned a Tutor by their College who will be available to meet, or correspond by email, with students to discuss personal and tutorial matters. However, if you wish you can talk in confidence to the Undergraduate Education Manager (for undergraduate students), the Postgraduate Education Manager (for MPhil, Part III and PhD students), or the Secretary of the Department.
Additional reporting options
The University also provides reporting options for students and staff affected by harassment or sexual misconduct. Dignity at Work Contacts and Wellbeing Advocates are individuals who can be contacted to talk confidentially about your concerns.
Additional sources of support
As part of the following initiatives, the University provides the following services to help and advise students and staff who are experiencing bullying and harassment, as well as to those who may have witnessed examples of bullying and harassment, and wish to raise concerns.
