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One year on (2018)

We found universities were making progress in tackling student sexual misconduct, but more must be done.​

The research involved interviews and group discussions with over 100 senior sponsors, and 20 higher education providers, chosen to reflect the key characteristics of the broader sector.

Our findings

• Success in the sector is significant, but variable.
• Active senior leadership is vital in how far institutions can progress.
• There has been an increase in disclosures in the past year, a positive indication of cultural change.
• The scale of HEFCE's  of £2.45m has accelerated and supported change across England's higher education sector
• Institutions report barriers to progress in areas including sustainable funding for resources, training for students and staff across larger institutions and maintaining a consistent approach across the sector​

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Changing the culture: one year on (pdf)

Two years on (2019)

We found individual institutions made encouraging progress – particularly in tackling gender-based-violence – with common activities including increased training for staff, preventative campaigns and development of partnerships with third sector and specialist organisations. 

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Changing the culture: two years on (pdf)