“As part of its overall commitment to equality of opportunity and valuing diversity, the Department is committed to promoting and ensuring a working environment where individuals are treated with respect and courtesy. We consider harassment, bullying and/or victimisation to be unacceptable, whether in the workplace or outside of the workplace where it involves or affects the department in any way. Any complaints of harassment, bullying and/or victimisation of any individual who makes a complaint of harassment or bullying will be taken seriously and investigated.” - Professor Omar Matar, Head of Department
Getting support if you're a staff member or student
If you're experiencing bullying and harrassment in the Department we encourage you to report it and seek help as soon as possible. The wellbeing of our staff and students is our top priority and we take all complaints seriously.
Students
If you are a student we encourage you to speak to your:
- Personal Tutor
- Senior Tutor
- Student Wellbeing Advisor
- Course administrator
- Imperial Report + Support
You can also get advice through Imperial College London Student Support Zone or via the Students' Union.
Staff
If you are a staff member (including Academic, Professional, Postdoctoral and Technical) we encourage you to raise any issues with your:
- Line Manager
- Head of Department
- A trusted colleague
- Engineering HR support, via hrstaffhub@imperial.ac.uk
- Imperial Report + Support
Reporting incidents
Staff and students can also report bullying and harassment through the College Report + Support tool. This enables both anonymous disclosure and requests for contact as well as a number of staff and student support links.
Imperial College also has a network of trained Staff Supporters who can provide confidential support and advice to Imperial staff. They can signpost to other College services when staff do not know who to reach out to.