Kifinfo, the news site of Norway’s Committee for Gender Balance and Diversity in Research, recently published an article on how universities handle reports of bullying, harassment, and discrimination. Kristian Solaas, the equality advisor at the University of Agder, describes his ideal outcome: success means no whistleblowing cases reaching his desk, not because they have been […]
Read more →Last week, WonkHE published my piece about the Office for Students’ Freedom of Speech guidance (and incoming condition of registration). In the article I argue that, in its current form, it really isn’t designed to handle student-on-student reports of harassment… You can read it here: https://wonkhe.com/blogs/the-freedom-of-speech-guidance-wasnt-written-for-student-on-student-complaints/
Read more →The OIA’s annual report highlights case summaries on harassment and sexual misconduct, emphasising trauma-informed practices. Key points include the need for consistent policies, effective communication, and appropriate language in disciplinary processes. The report underscores the importance of supporting reporting parties and maintaining procedural fairness.
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