Rather than waiting to be told, here’s how to do something about online harmsEmma Bond and Andy Phippen outline what institutions can do to better support their students (and staff) when tackling online harmsEmma Bond, Andy PhippenUniversity of Suffolk, Bournemouth University
Safeguarding conferences are becoming the land that change forgotThe lack of a firm steer from the universities regulator means a sector left in limbo when it comes to tackling sexual misconduct – and events covering the same issues year after yearEmma Bond, Andy PhippenUniversity of Suffolk, Bournemouth University
Despite positive steps, much remains to be done on sexual misconductA year on from the OfS’ statement of expectations, it’s time to implement effective, evidence-based approaches to address harassment and sexual violenceEmma Bond, Andy PhippenUniversity of Suffolk, Bournemouth University
Balancing student data collection and privacy protectionIncreased scrutiny of universities as keepers of valuable data means institutions need to be well versed in data protection responsibilities. Andy Phippen offers key aspects to considerAndy PhippenBournemouth University
Social media can help new students make friends – but we must regulate itThere’s much to like about employing social media to help nervous students make connections before being dumped on campus, but universities must not overlook their duty of careAndy PhippenBournemouth University
If universities push staff towards social media, they must protect them, tooAt the very least, there should be training on managing online discourse, blocking tools and recognising when ‘robust debate’ becomes abuse or libel, says Andy PhippenAndy PhippenBournemouth University
Do EDI kitemarks help protect female researchers from online abuse?While they allow institutions to claim commitment to gender equality, kitemarks do little to challenge them on their actual policies, say Andy Phippen and Emma BondAndy Phippen, Emma BondBournemouth University, University of Suffolk
Cybersecurity is not just for the geeks in the IT departmentOur first-year university students might have received no education on cybersecurity since the age of 13, say Andy Phippen and Emma BondAndy Phippen, Emma BondBournemouth University, University of Suffolk