Recent UK events – support for students and staff
The University of Edinburgh is deeply concerned by the recent rioting and senseless violence in parts of the UK.
Our University is at the heart of the city of Edinburgh and benefits hugely from a culture of diversity, respect and inclusion. We are proud to welcome a significant number of international students and staff into our community.
All members of our community should feel safe and included, and we will never tolerate any forms of discrimination, incitement, bullying or harassment.
You may be concerned or anxious about these events – we are here to support you. A number of University services are available to members of our community.
Support for students
Report + Support
We encourage students to report any form of harassment, bullying, and discrimination through Report + Support. All University of Edinburgh students can report anonymously, or with their contact details.
Visit the Report + Support webpage
Student Wellbeing Services
The Wellbeing Service offers a variety of health and wellbeing support and services for students.
Advice Place
Edinburgh University Students' Association (EUSA) runs the Advice Place, a free advisory service for all students at the University of Edinburgh. They offer advice and support on a wide range of issues, including health and welfare, fees and accommodation.
The ResLife team
Students who live in University accommodation can also seek support from their Community leader, Resident Assistant or ResLife team.
Visit the Residence Life webpage
Support for staff
Staff Health and Wellbeing Hub
The Hub brings together the variety of health and wellbeing support and services available to staff including how to access help in a crisis.
Further support
The University Chaplaincy
The Chaplaincy offers support to students and staff. The Listening Service at the Chaplaincy offers appointments for staff and students who need someone to talk to about their concerns or anxieties.
The Chaplaincy’s support in times of crisis
Emergency support
Our Security team operates on campus 24/7 to ensure the safety of everyone in our community. Security can be reached on 0131 650 2257 or 2222 from an internal line. In an emergency situation, please call 999.
Visit the Emergency support page
Dignity and respect
We remain committed to ending discrimination on campus. The Respect at Edinburgh hub provides further information on our Dignity and Respect policy, how to raise concerns and what support is available:
We also have a Staff Disciplinary Policy and Student Code of Conduct: