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Support for Our Community - A Joint Statement

Our thoughts are with the entire student and wider community who continue to be affected by the violence and loss of life in Israel and Gaza over the last week.

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A Joint Statement - Luke Fitzgerald, Students' Union President and Professor Graham Baldwin, The University of Central Lancashire Vice Chancellor.

Our thoughts are with the entire student and wider community who continue to be affected by the violence and loss of life in Israel and Gaza over the last week. We know that members of the UCLan community will be affected by these events, and we want you to know that the University and the Students’ Union are here to support you.

As a University community that supports a diverse membership of students, we will always be proactive in ensuring that everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We stand firmly against all forms of racism, antisemitism, islamophobia, discrimination, and abuse. 

Hate does not belong in our community.

If you have any concerns, need some support or you are worried about your safety on campus, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Support and Reporting Options:

University Student Support

If you need to speak to someone, please visit our support page or contact the University wellbeing team by emailing wellbeing@uclan.ac.uk or calling 01772 893020.

The University has collated helpful information on the Student Hub for anyone affected by conflict or a humanitarian crisis.

Read what support is available here.

Safezone App

If you ever feel unsafe on our campuses, please use the Safezone App (free to use) to report an emergency or contact our security team on:

· 01772 892068 (internal callers can contact 333).

· Deaf users please text 07891 679 537 · You can also email Security@uclan.ac.uk

Students’ Union Advice Service / Hate Crime Reporting Centre
Our Advice Service is also a dedicated third-party reporting centre for any hate crimes, incidents or microaggressions. Our advisors are trained to support you in reporting anything that may happen to you or that you witness.

Our Advisors will support you to report it to the police or submit an anonymous report.

Report a hate crime or incident.

Your Elected Officers will be making it their priority to check in with Student Groups and Reps who are part of the affected communities at this current time.

Report & Support

Any UCLan student or staff member can also access support from Report & Support. You’re able to report completely anonymously or access help from a wellbeing advisor should you want to. 

Access Report & Support.

 

Comments

Michaela Powell
6:17pm on 20 Oct 23 Fabulous! As a Jewish student, I am really glad that the services are there if I need them. Thank you for highlighting the services available to everyone at UCLan!
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