Safeguarding vulnerable groups

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Ulster University is both legally obliged and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of those who are under 18 years of age, or who are adults at risk, within its community. These obligations extend to all who participate in our activities, services or facilities, whether they are staff, students or visitors.

Safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone within the University community, for example: staff, students, volunteers, members of the extended workforce such as student workers, freelancers, contractors and external organisations working for, or on behalf, of the University. Therefore, everyone should be vigilant and alert to possible incidents and report these in accordance with the University's Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk of Harm Policy and Procedure.

Vulnerable individuals may be present on the University premises or under the supervision or direction of University staff in a wide number of circumstances including for example:

Adults at risk of harm
University students under the age of eighteen
Those attending open days as potential student applicants under the age of 18
Children brought on site by parents
Those attending summer schools or using sports facilities
Work experience placements or temporary employees
Those staying temporarily in University managed accommodation over the holiday period
Attending interviews for admission to the University
Those contributing to teaching
Participants of academic research
As visitors for any other reason
Students who are parents of children under the age of 18