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Recent Disciplinary Notices 

Published Thursday 5 February 2026  

Michaelmas Term 2025

We would like to update our community on recent cases that were considered by the Senate Discipline Committee. 

Case One:  

One student was subject to a No Contact Order, a change of College and prohibited from specific areas and activities, following a serious breach of the Sexual Misconduct and Violence Policy. 

Case Two:  

One student was temporarily excluded from Durham University and subject to a No Contact Order and change of College, following a serious breach of the Sexual Misconduct and Violence Policy. 

Case Three:  

One student was subject to a formal reprimand, a No Contact Order and was prohibited from specific areas and activities, and from attending congregation, following a serious breach of the Sexual Misconduct and Violence Policy. 

 

Our Senate Discipline Committee said: “Durham University is a safe place to live, work and study, but we are determined to make it even more so. There is no place here for individuals who are found to have committed acts of sexual misconduct, or violence. 

“We have committed to our community that we will promptly investigate, take action and provide support when our students disclose or report instances of sexual misconduct or violence to us. 

“This approach has seen an increase in cases reported to us, but we see this as our community growing in confidence that we will act appropriately in response to such reports, and we are resolved that it will not deter us from our commitment.” 

More information 

  • Students can disclose incidents of sexual misconduct and violence to their College Student Support Office. They will provide you with support and refer to you specialist help as appropriate. They can help you consider your reporting options including reporting to the University to initiate the process within the Sexual Violence & Misconduct Policy.