University is a time of excitement and self-discovery and, for many students, newfound independence, where you can forge new and important relationships. We want you to feel safe, supported, and comfortable with new experiences. All relationships should be healthy, respectful, and your choice.

NTSU supports your sexual health and consent by:

• Providing free emergency sanitary products at our welcome desk and menstrual cups from our advice office.
• Providing free condoms from our NTSU Advice office on City Campus.
• Supporting you with pregnancy advice and guidance.
• Linking to Sexual Health blogs.
• Co-delivering mandatory consent workshops for all NTU students.
• Delivering a campaign for annual Sexual Violence Awareness Week full of events.
• Working closely with and raising awareness of our partner agencies across the city.
• A proud member of Nottingham's Consent Coalition.

Condoms

HealthyNTU offer City and Clifton based students access to free, branded condoms whilst they are studying at NTU.

Brackenhurst and Mansfield students can order via the C Cardscheme.

HealthyNTU condom packs are available for collection on City campus and can be posted to Clifton students and students who live over 1.5 miles from City campus. You can order yours via their online form

You can collect free condoms from our NTSU Advice office on City Campus.

Testing kits.

Free testing kits: freetest.me, sh.uk or here.

Brackenhurst Sexual Health Drop In

Nottingham Sexual Health Services host a weekly confidential drop in at Brackenhurst for students, covering all things sexual health. They provide:

• 121 support around relationships, pregnancy options, STI’s and contraception
• Self-tests for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea
• Pregnancy testing
• C Card registration and pick up
• Appointments for clinics
• Referrals into other services

Our student community is built on trust, respect, and a sense of doing the right thing.

In 2019, one student submitted a 'Big Idea' on NTSU's platform. They asked for compulsory consent training. Their submission broke the record for the number of 'likes' that NTSU had seen that year. Since then, NTSU and NTU have been working in partnership to deliver these workshops, which are built into the timetable of every first-year undergraduate at NTU.

What are the Consent is Everything workshops?

The workshop is a 90 minute interactive face-to-face workshop. It's co-delivered by a trained colleague and student.

The workshop provides:

• an exploration of giving and receiving consent
• an understanding of consent in scenarios
• myth busting
• supporting a friend
• signposting to support agencies

Becoming a workshop facilitator

Applications for Consent Facilitators for the 26/27 academic year are now open and we need you!

If you are a student who is passionate about educating others about consent, you can sign up to be a workshop facilitator. You will be given full training, gain valuable experience for your CV and facilitating workshops will count towards your Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR).

You can find out more about this opportunity and apply to be part of our award-winning Consent Programme via the link below.

To find out more about what to expect from your consent workshop, answers to frequently asked questions and information, please see the links below.

NTSU does not tolerate any forms of sexual violence. All students deserve the opportunity to study, learn, and live in an environment free of all forms of sexual abuse. If you, or someone you know, has experienced any form of sexual violence, now or in the past, please get in touch. NTU have dedicated, trained Sexual Violence Liaison Officers (SVLOs). They can support you at your own pace.

You can also contact the NTSU Advice Service, who will be able to listen and signpost you to the correct service.

We define sexual violence as any sexual act occurring without the consent of all parties. This includes, but is not limited to:

• sexual assault
• rape
• sexual harassment
• stalking
• the sharing of sexual images without consent.

What does it look like?

If someone intentionally grabs or touches you in a sexual way that you do not like, or you’re forced to kiss someone or do something else sexual against your will, this is classed as sexual assault. This includes sexual touching of any part of someone’s body, and it makes no difference whether you are clothed or not.

If you are forced to have penetrative sex with someone (either vaginally, anally, or orally), or someone has sex with you without your consent or agreement, this is rape.

The NHS Website has very clear information about what sexual assault is, and where to get help.

We work closely with NTU to prevent, respond to, and support all students who have experienced this type of harmful behaviour.

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment can include:

• someone making sexually degrading comments or gestures
• your body being stared or leered at
• being subjected to sexual jokes or propositions
• e-mails or text messages with sexual content
• physical behaviour, including unwelcome sexual advances and touching
• someone displaying sexually explicit pictures in your space or a shared space, like at work
• offers of rewards in return for sexual favours

If you believe that the behaviour you experienced is a form of misogyny then you can report it as a hate crime.

If you know someone who has been raped or sexually assaulted:

The NHS offers advice on how to support a victim of sexual assault. It includes things such as not judging or blaming them, listening, and offering practical support. Here's a summary of their advice:

• Believe what they're saying and tell them this.
• Listen to the person, but don't ask for details of the assault. Don't ask them why they didn't stop it. This can make them feel as though you blame them.
• Offer practical support, such as asking them if they would like you to go with them to appointments.
• Respect their decisions – for example, whether or not they want to report the assault to the police.
• Bear in mind they might not want to be touched. Even a hug might upset them, so ask first. If you're in a sexual relationship with them, be aware that sex might be frightening, and don't put pressure on them to have sex.
• Don't tell them to forget about the assault. It will take time for them to deal with their feelings and emotions. You can help by listening and being patient.