UEA security backs calls for safety advice to feature throughout degrees
It's after an appeal from Emma Webber, whose son Barnaby was killed in the Nottingham two years ago
The head of security at a local university is backing calls for safety advice to be offered throughout degrees.
It's after an appeal from Emma Webber, whose son Barnaby was killed in the Nottingham two years ago.
This all follows research which shows that a third of students feel unsafe on campus, with one in five saying they've been spiked or physically attacked.
Some campaigners are calling for the Student Safety App to be more widely adopted to tackle this
This lets users report incidents anonymously so patterns can be spotted, has a tool to tell friends where you are, and suggests safe routes home.
"Safety isn't something that is a 'welcome week' topic"
Davey Whales works at the University of East Anglia:
"Personally, I think it's a great idea and safety isn't something that is a 'welcome week' topic. It's all year round.
"We already do provide on-going safety information through workshops, but we're always looking for new ways to keep all this information accessible and relevant for everyone.
"Like in wider society, I'd say that safety at night is a concern for students. We have 24/7 support in place, along our 'safe zone app' as well to help address worries.
"We have also just recently reinstalled the night-bus services which helps to ensure that students and members of the local community can and do get home safe.