We are committed to ensuring that students have the knowledge, skills and confidence to recognise, prevent and respond to harassment and sexual misconduct, understand consent, access support, report concerns, and contribute to a safe, respectful and inclusive university community.
Mandatory Tackling Harassment training
All new and returning students are required to complete the Tackling Harassment online learning module as part of registration in every academic year of study at UEA.
Completion of this module is a mandatory requirement for all students, regardless of year group or level of study. The training forms a core part of the University's approach to preventing and addressing harassment and sexual misconduct and is a key element of UEA's compliance with the Office for Students (OfS) Condition E6 requirements.
The module helps students understand:
- UEA's definitions of harassment and sexual misconduct
- how to recognise inappropriate and unacceptable behaviours
- how to report concerns
- what support is available
- the role each student plays in creating a positive campus culture
The University actively monitors completion of the module and follows up with students who have not completed this mandatory requirement.
To find out more about UEA's work to prevent harassment and sexual misconduct, including the University's wider approach to training and prevention, please visit the Tackling Harassment and Sexual Misconduct webpage.
For further information about this module, please contact studentsupport@uea.ac.uk.
Additional workshops and training
Alongside the mandatory Tackling Harassment module, we offer a range of workshops and training opportunities designed to help students build confidence, develop practical skills and explore topics such as active bystander intervention, consent, healthy relationships, boundaries, reporting and community culture.
These sessions can be delivered to Schools, clubs, societies and student groups, and several workshops are also available for individual students to attend.
Booking workshops
Ready to book? Use the links below to reserve a place on an upcoming workshop or request a session for your group.
To book onto a workshop as an individual: please complete the Booking Form.
Please only complete the form if you are able to attend the session. Planning and facilitating workshops requires significant staff time and resource, and accurate attendance numbers help us ensure sessions remain viable and available to as many students as possible.
To book a workshop for a club, society, class or group: please complete the Workshop Request Form.
Please note that a minimum of two weeks' notice is required to process and confirm workshop requests.
If you have any questions about the training programme, please contact Laura Watkins, Changing the Culture Programme Coordinator, at laura.watkins@uea.ac.uk.
Additional information, support and wellbeing resources can also be found on the Student Services Hub Live Well pages.
Workshops
Reporting Harassment and Discrimination
Fixed delivery time: 15 minutes
An overview of the University's Report and Support tool, including what it is, who it is for, how reports are managed and the support available to students. This session provides an opportunity to ask questions about reporting options and available support.
Call It Out! Active Bystander
Optimal delivery time: 2 hours
This interactive workshop develops the learning introduced in the mandatory Tackling Harassment online learning module and helps participants build the confidence and practical skills needed to safely challenge and respond to situations where someone is being targeted or harmed.
Whether within your friendship group, in a seminar, in halls of residence or in social settings, participants will explore different ways to intervene safely, support those affected and contribute to a culture of dignity and respect at UEA.
Semester 1 dates for individuals to book:
- Thursday 12th November 2026 - 12:00-14:00
- Tuesday 1st December 2026 - 13:00-15:00
Semester 2 dates for individuals to book:
- Wednesday 10th Februry 2027 - 12:00-14:00
- Thursday 18th March 2027 - 11:00-13:00
To book onto this workshop as an indivdual please complete the Booking form.
Building Better Boundaries
Optimal delivery time: 1hour
Boundaries are the limits we set around how others engage with us and play an important role in maintaining healthy relationships and personal wellbeing.
This workshop explores why boundaries can be difficult to establish and maintain, considers the impact of social and cultural expectations, and provides practical tools for identifying personal values, setting boundaries, communicating needs effectively and maintaining healthy relationships.
Relationships 101
Optimal delivery time: 1 hour
Students navigate many different relationships during their time at university, including friendships, family relationships, romantic relationships and relationships with housemates.
This workshop explores the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships, challenges common misconceptions about relationships, and provides practical guidance on navigating conflict, communication and relationship challenges in safe, healthy and respectful ways.
Culture Check
Optimal delivery time: 1 hour
Culture shapes how people interact with one another, what behaviours are accepted, and how communities function.
This workshop supports clubs, societies and student groups to reflect on and evaluate the culture within their communities. Participants will identify existing strengths, explore areas for improvement and develop practical actions to promote inclusion, respect, wellbeing and belonging for all members.
All workshops can be shortened to fit a 50 to 60 minute time slot, although participants will gain the greatest benefit from the full session. Custom workshops can also be developed on request.