This course is designed to empower you with the skills and knowledge to prevent, identify, and respond to harassment, hate and sexual misconduct. By promoting a culture of awareness, support, and accountability, we aim to create a safer and more respectful environment for everyone within the university community.
Please allow 2 hours to take the training which can also be broken down into 4 modules at 25 minutes each.
This course will introduce you to key concepts around harassment, hate, and sexual misconduct in a university setting. Across four modules you will explore how harmful behaviours occur and are normalised, how to respond to disclosures with empathy, and how you can contribute to a safer, more inclusive campus while maintaining your own wellbeing.
By completing this course, you are playing your part in creating a safer and more inclusive campus.
Register on the Epigeum website: using the following access code: 594a01c4 (use in the token code field)
You will only need to register once to access both courses.
Course Content
MODULE 1: Tackling harassment and sexual misconduct (25 minutes)
Understanding harassment, hate, and sexual misconduct - This module defines key terms, impacts of harmful behaviour, and the role of consent in harassment and misconduct.
MODULE 2: Being an active bystander (25 minutes)
This module discusses recognising subtle forms of harm, normalisation, and how to be an active bystander.
MODULE 3: Looking out for friends and peers (25 minutes)
This module explores compassionate responses to disclosures, the impact of trauma, and how to support survivors while challenging common myths and barriers.
MODULE 4: Building a safe and inclusive community (25 minutes)
This module focuses on building inclusive communities and maintaining personal wellbeing.
Access the Training
Register on the Epigeum website: using the following access code: 594a01c4 (use in the token code field)
Registration advice
- When registering please enter your Reading ID (8 digits) into the box titled ‘Institution-specific' field.
- You’ll need to activate your account by clicking the link in your email. If the activation email doesn’t show up check your SPAM/junk mail. You can also resend the activation email.
- Login using your chosen username and password combination.
- Go to 'My Courses' to access the Tackling Harassment and Consent Matters training,
- Work through all modules to receive a completion certificate.
Any form of sexual misconduct, assault or harassment is #Never OK.
Report and Support is an online tool for staff, students, and visitors to report issues of harassment, bullying, sexual misconduct, hate crimes, and other problematic behaviours. Users can report with their name and details to receive support from the University, or you can report anonymously.
Find out more about Report and Support and Never OK.