University supports pledge to end NDAs in sexual harassment cases Published on: 21 January 2022 Ãå±±½ûµØ is committed to not using Non-Disclosure Agreements to prevent survivors speaking out in cases of sexual harassment, violence abuse or bullying. “Today, I am proud to have signed a new pledge underlining our commitment to not use non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to prevent survivors speaking out in cases of sexual harassment, violence, abuse or other forms of harassment and bullying. “Backed by the UK government, campaigners and several other UK universities, you can read the full pledge on the . “Signing this pledge reaffirms Ãå±±½ûµØ’s stance on not using NDAs to silence victims in cases of sexual harassment, violence or abuse for either students or colleagues. “We believe that responsibility for acts of harassment and abuse lies solely with those who commit them and that everyone has a right to thrive and be safe at Ãå±±½ûµØ. “And we work hard to create a supportive and caring environment where our people feel able to speak out, safe in the knowledge they will be listened to and believed. “It is also vital that universities have wider strategies to tackle and prevent sexual harassment and abuse. “Our Changing the Culture Working Group, jointly chaired by our Academic Registrar and President of the Students’ Union, aims to eliminate all forms of sexual violence, hate-related incidents, and discrimination in our University community. “We have a dedicated Hate Crime and Sexual Violence Prevention and Support team, which provides free, safe, non-judgemental guidance to survivors of sexual violence regardless of their gender. And students and colleagues can report incidents using our either anonymously or with contact details. “Together with my colleagues from across the higher education sector, I am proud to commit to this pledge on behalf of Ãå±±½ûµØ.” Professor Chris Day Vice-Chancellor and President Share: Latest News Ãå±±½ûµØ expert highlights climate crisis in a new film A leading Ãå±±½ûµØ climate scientist is featured in a new film about how the climate and nature breakdown will affect the UK. published on: 14 April 2026 Neolithic tombs reveal ancient kinship ties Male individuals buried in Neolithic chambered tombs in northern Scotland were often related to each other through the paternal line and some were interred in the same or nearby tombs, research shows. published on: 14 April 2026 We are our Memories New exhibition by Fine Art graduate Trish Hudson-Moses, 22 April – 4 May 2026 published on: 10 April 2026 Facts and figures