Students who complete this training will explore issues relating to consent, which can be accessed at any time on the University's online portal, Moodle.
The University of Chester is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all members of our University community. We value equality and diversity, and promote respect.
Reporting and Support
If you or someone you know has experienced or witnessed unacceptable behaviour such as harassment, discrimination, sexual assault, abuse, bullying or hate crime, we are here for you.
You can make a disclosure by contacting the Wellbeing and Mental Health team, emailing wellbeing@chester.ac.uk by telephoning our central InfoPoint number to arrange an appointment on 01244 511550. Find out more about support options.
You can make a report to the University through the Proctor's Office. For University Centre Warrington students, please email universityproctorwarr@chester.ac.uk. For all Chester sites, University Centre Birkenhead and University Centre Shrewsbury, email university.proctor@chester.ac.uk.
You can also report an incident using our centralised reporting tool which will allow us to contact you to discuss your options.
Alternatively, you can report anonymously; this does mean that we will not be able to get in contact with you to offer advice or support. Making an anonymous report makes the University aware that something has happened, which helps us to better understand the prevalence of these issues within our University community so that we can take positive action to address them.
It is important that you know, whatever you decide is right for you, your voice will be heard.
Report a ConcernInternal Support
- Wellbeing and Mental Health
- Counselling
- Sexual Violence Liaison Officer Service – this service provides specialist support for those who have experience sexual violence.
- Hate Crime Reporting Centre – at Chester Students’ Union
External Support
- Police
- Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre - RASASC
- Chester Sexual Abuse Support Service - CSASS
- Sexual Assault Referral Centres – Manchester, North Wales, Shropshire
- Women’s aid – supporting women who are/have experienced Domestic Abuse
- Men’s Advice Line – supporting men who are/have experienced Domestic Abuse
- Cheshire Cares – who help people recover from the impact of Crime
- Victim Support – support victims of crime and traumatic events
- Samaritans – mental health & crisis support
- Shout – mental health support
- Café 71 (Chester) – safe space for those in a self-defined crisis
Your Safety
Safe Spaces
We work closely with our partners to identify safe spaces within our community, so if you're ever in a situation where you feel vulnerable, you can visit any of these local businesses and you'll receive help and support. As well as providing immediate refuge, these safe spaces will be able to signpost or refer you to both external and University of Chester support services.
Safety app
To help to ensure your safety and protection, all students can download our brand-new personal safety app, Zecure. Zecure uses the latest cloud technology to turn your mobile device into a personal safety service. Download the app to:
Raise an alert - via three mode activation
Assign designated emergency contacts
Plan journey routes and notify others
Schedule a meeting
Report an incident
To access the app simply visit your relevant app store and search 'Zecure' using the access code CHEST22. Follow the in-app instructions to complete the registration.
