Members of our community will have seen the awful news of the killing of the two Jewish men, now named as Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz, who were killed in an attack on a synagogue in Manchester on 2 October. We understand that three other people remain in hospital with serious injuries. Our thoughts are, of course, with those family and friends who have lost loved ones, and those who have been injured.

We understand this may be a deeply worrying time for members of our community, including our Jewish students and staff. We wanted to let you know that you are not alone and that there is no place for Anti-Semitism within our community. You are valued members of our university community, and you have the right to feel safe on campus and in the city that many of us call home.

As an inclusive, international community, the safety and wellbeing of our staff and students, regardless of nationality, religious belief or background, is always our priority. We want to reassure you that a range of support services are available to access 24/7, whether you live on campus or in the city.

Support for students

The University offers a range of wellbeing and emotional support and resources which are outlined on this Wellbeing Support Webpage.

  • If you are struggling to engage with your studies, please reach out to your academic department who can advise and support you.

  • Our Student Support Service is available 9am - 5pm UK time, Monday-Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) or by calling +44 (0)1225 383838 or emailing studentsupport@bath.ac.uk.

  • Our Be Well service provides professional free, confidential advice and support by phone from anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Help is also available from The SU’s Advice and Support Centre.

Support for staff

The University offers a range of wellbeing and emotional support and resources which are available through Health Assured, our staff emotional wellbeing service provider, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

  • If you are struggling with your work, please reach out to your line manager or Head of Department or your HR Advisor who can advise and support you.

  • Our Health Assured service provides professional, free, confidential advice and support by registered counsellors and specialists by phone, video call or online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

The Chaplaincy staff, who have established an interfaith group, are also happy to talk with anyone online who has been affected, in confidence. Please email chaplaincy@bath.ac.uk.

Staying safe on campus and reporting inappropriate behaviour

Our campus and the city of Bath have a strong record on safety, but if you are at all worried about your safety or the safety of others, please remember the Safezone App and the availability and support of our Security Team on or off campus.

We believe that bullying, harassment, sexual misconduct and discrimination are #NeverOK. Any incidents targeted at you or that you witness, should be reported online through our Support and Report tool. We have specialist staff to support and advise you on options for what happens next and how to access professional support.

If we can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Yours,

Professor Marcus Munafò
Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Ryan Bird
Chief Executive Students' Union

Benji Thompson
SU President