HEA finds universities are not doing enough to tackle sexual assault
HEA report concerning sexual harassment in higher education showed that over a third of female respondents have experienced non-consensual sex.
‘Out With The Old, in With The New’: Examining UCD’s Proposed Dignity and Respect Policies
University College Dublin (UCD) has released new drafts of their Dignity and Respect Policies for review to students and staff this week. The four documents contain proposed revisions of the…
Professor quit UCD Gender Equality Group Due to Sexual Harassment Inaction.
A UCD Professor quit a gender equality group last year after she saw “no evidence of any commitment to take the necessary steps” to address sexual harassment on campus. UCD…
Explaining the Law Surrounding Sexual Assault and Consent
Simon Harris described issues of consent and sexual violence as ‘a real epidemic in our country,’ while speaking at a meeting with the National Advisory Committee on sexual harassment and…
UCD response to National Sexual Experience Survey
Many universities from across the country have issued responses following a recent survey highlighting the prevalence of non-consensual sexual experiences among university students. In light of the report, several representatives…
Why #MeToo Matters
The #metoo campaign was a campaign that happened in the wake of the Weinstein allegations about his decades of harassment and assault of women In Hollywood. It was a campaign…
Lack of Information and Emphasis Highlight UCD’s Problematic Approach to Sexual Assault on Campus
Several high profile incidents internationally and on campus have seen UCD’s policy and approach to sexual assault and harassment on campus come under question. Do students know how to report…
Editorial: Towards a Proactive Sexual Harassment Policy on Campus
UCD are currently in the process of reviewing their Dignity and Respect policy, which includes the college’s approach to sexual harassment and assault. Today I had an article in the…