What Is Consent?

What Is Consent?

Consent happens when all people involved in any kind of sexual activity agree to take part by choice. They also need to have the freedom and capacity to make that choice. Without consent, any kind of sexual activity is sexual violence.

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Report and Support

Report and Support

Ulster University is committed to supporting students impacted by Sexual Violence and/or Sexual Misconduct. This is the university’s online platform for reporting your experience.

If you have experienced Sexual Violence, or you are concerned about someone else who has experienced this, we can provide support and guidance. There are two ways you can access support and report Sexual Violence and/or Sexual Misconduct.

Report and Support Support Services
The Consent Hub

The Consent Hub

The Consent Hub hosts a variety of educational tools and awareness-raising information and resources on consent and sexual violence. It has answers to frequently asked questions on consent; and much more.

The Consent Hub
Online Consent Courses

Online Consent Courses

Online courses to help you develop your understanding of consent, respect and safe and healthy relationships.

Online Consent Courses
Green* Light Podcast

Green* Light Podcast

The Green* Light podcast is a collaboration between Glow West Podcast and Active* Consent. Both Active* Consent and Glow West work to build a consent culture in Ireland through the use of podcasts, workshops, dramas and e-learning modules.

The Green* Light podcast will explore how consent, sexual violence, and relationships are depicted in and shaped by pop culture, from Hollywood to TV shows.

Hosts Dr. Caroline West, Dr. Charlotte McIvor, and Alex Black will be joined by some very special guests to dissect these topics and look at how we can create a better world for everyone to explore consent and positive sexual experiences.

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