We stand in solidarity with all communities across the UK that have faced racist, xenophobic and Islamophobic violence in the last week. The rise in racist violence has been fuelled by a dangerous narrative that has become increasingly common in UK politics and press; defaming migrants, Muslims, people of colour with the goal of division and normalising hate.

We acknowledge a lot of Strathclyde students and staff will be feeling scared and vigilant ‐ especially those who are migrants, asylum seekers, Black, Muslim, and people of colour, and those with families or friends in these demographics. While media coverage has focused on England and the problem might be less visible in Scotland, racism is still rife, and the potential for the violence to spread to Glasgow is a huge source of stress for these communities.

Strath Union, and the wider student movement, stand firmly and completely against racism and all forms of discrimination and intolerance. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all students and staff where everyone feels safe and welcome and marginalised voices are uplifted. We do not tolerate the spreading of hatred and division and condemn the violence witnessed. The Union takes all reports of discrimination on campus seriously and will support any student who wants to make a report to the university.

We send our solidarity and support to all students who will be feeling anxious at this unsettling time and urge everyone to come together to support those most impacted. Stay safe and be assured we will continue to create a welcoming and safe space on campus for our student community.

‐ Student Exec 24/25

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If you have been affected, are feeling distressed or upset please remember to look after yourself and reach out to available support services.

Disability & Wellbeing Service

• The Disability & Wellbeing Service at the university has a range of advisers with specialist expertise should you need support for your mental health and overall wellbeing at this time. You can find available support online.

Advice Hub

• The Advice Hub offers confidential, impartial and non-judgemental support on a range of academic and university issues that may be affected. If you need support with submitting personal circumstances, our team of advisors can help

Report and Support

• If you experience or witness any form of intolerance and discrimination on campus and want to report it (anonymous reporting available) you can through the University's Report and Support tool. There are also monthly drop ins if you wish to attend the September drop in details can be found on our website.

• You can contact the University's Student Conduct & Support Team at report-and-support@strath.ac.uk

University Security

• The University Security team provides a 24-hour security presence across the campus. If you need urgent assistance or assistance outside office hours, please contact:

  • +44 (0) 141 548 2222 (Emergencies)

  • +44 (0) 141 548 3333 (Non-emergencies)

If you are in an emergency situation, the following Emergency Services are available:

• Campus Security via calling +44 (0) 141 548 2222 (Emergencies)

• Emergency Services via calling 999

• Accident and Emergency Service nearest to the University is the Glasgow Royal Infirmary in Castle Street, Glasgow G4

• NHS 24 on 111 for Health Information and Self Care Advice

If you need to talk to someone, below are a list of support services that are available:

• Samaritans Glasgow 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org anytime

• Spectrum Life call 0800 031 8227 (UK) or 00353 1 518 0277 (International) and 24/7 with online chat available on the platform

• Breathing Space call 0800 83 85 87 (all weekend and Monday to Friday 6pm to 2am)