UKCISA – Everyone has the right to live and study in safety

The UK is going through some unrest at the moment, with a minority of people as always causing massive problems and stress for the rest of the population.

Misinformation and bigotry seem to be fuelling riots and looting, which have no place in our society. This unrest will have a massive impact on international students and staff, as it has before with the pandemic resulting in an increase of attacks on Chinese students and more recently an Increase in anti-Jewish targeting, that was linked to the war in Gaza.

Most universities have specific reporting methods and support for students that are feeling worried or have experienced animosity and racial prejudice. UKCISA have shared some advice and reporting processes that will be helpful to International Students and staff you can read here.