Student interest and conflict resolution

It’s important to us that our students study, live, and socialise in a supportive and respectful environment.

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The Student Interest team is a central point for students to receive advice and support about responding to threatening, inappropriate and concerning behaviour. By identifying concerns early, Student Interest works across the University to respond and resolve issues in a supportive and non-adversarial manner. They assess risks, identify support needs, and work alongside you and others to ensure a safer community.

You can have a confidential conversation or receive advice from the Student Interest and Conflict Resolution team about any of the following:

threatening or aggressive behaviour
bullying or harassment
sexually harmful behaviour
unwanted attention
racism, xenophobia, homophobia, discriminatory, inequitable, or hateful behaviours
concerns for your safety or the safety of someone else
worries about someone’s wellbeing or welfare
family violence
conflict and complaints.

Our Student Interest and Conflict Resolution team are available to support students and staff experiencing conflict, or who have a complaint or an issue with anyone in the university community.

To have a confidential conversation or receive advice, contact the Student Interest and Conflict Resolution team through our online form or at studentinterest@vuw.ac.nz

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Safer communities

As a student or staff member you can receive confidential advice and support about responding to threatening, inappropriate, and concerning behaviour.

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Sexually harmful behaviour

Victoria University of Wellington is committed to supporting a learning environment that is free from sexually harmful behaviour.

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Restorative communities

As a restorative university, all students and staff at Victoria University of Wellington are part of a community that promotes positive relationships.

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Respectful communities

All students at Victoria University of Wellington are entitled to study, socialise, and work in an environment of safety and respect.

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Student Interest and Conflict Resolution team

You can contact the Student Interest and Conflict Resolution team for a confidential conversation about your options for support and reporting.

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Complaints and conflict resolution

Find out how to raise a concern, make a complaint or resolve a conflict. There is support available to help you through the process.

University’s response to sexually harmful behaviour

The University is committed to supporting a learning environment that is free from sexually harmful behaviour.

We have worked with Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association, the University's Sexual Violence Prevention Working Group, and external specialist services to create this section of our website. We want to continue to work with our community to ensure accessible and accurate information. Feel free to pass on any feedback to studentinterest@vuw.ac.nz