Personal safety on campus
24 Mar 2021
A reminder of support available
We've recently published updated advice for students and it may be useful if you deal with student enquiries or as a personal reminder of what's available on or near campus.
Campus Security team
Our friendly Security team provides support and advice on campus and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Your safety is their top priority, so make sure you get in touch if you need help.
- To report on-campus incidents, contact the Security Control Room on 0161 306 9966.
For safety at your fingertips, download the SafeZone app. The app is a great way to get in touch with our Security team quickly and discreetly call for assistance, whether it’s for a first aid incident or in an emergency.
Please remember to call 999 in the event of a life-threatening emergency or if you or someone you’re with requires immediate medical attention.
Report and Support
Acts of harassment, discrimination or hate are never OK. If you think you or someone you know has been sexually harassed, you can report something anonymously or get support from an advisor with our Report and Support platform. Our service is there for you and will help you with anything from personal support to making a formal complaint or police report.
Free personal alarms
Our Student Support team has made hundreds of free panic alarms available to pick up in the following locations:
- Reception at the Tower in Fallowfield (open 10am – 3pm, Monday to Friday)
- Main Library
- Alan Gilbert Learning Commons
Manchester Safe Zones
If you are in the Oxford Road area, Manchester Safe Zones have been set up for anyone being followed, feeling vulnerable or are unwell. All premises participating in the scheme have a ‘Safe Zone’ sticker on display in the window.
You can wait for the problem to pass, call a taxi or get help from the business or they can call the police if required. Asda and Tesco have also promised that people can use stores as a ‘safe space’ while you wait for a taxi, a friend or public transport.
Tips, resources and apps
There's a whole host of ways you can use your phone to make emergency calls quickly, or apps that will identify your location to your emergency contact. Find out more.