Respect, Always

At LJMU, above all else, we want everyone who studies here, works here and works with us, to feel respected, and to respect others.

Respect Always

Respect, Always is a collaboration between LJMU and JMSU which aims to get to the heart of what ‘respect’ means to us all as individuals and to collectively recognise this across the University.

The idea for Respect, Always first came from us recognising, as an institution, that there are some themes we struggle to raise awareness of in a clear, cohesive, student and staff friendly manner, such as sexual violence, hate crime and harassment. We also had other feedback from staff and comments in the staff survey that touched upon issues of respect.

It was very important to us – the University and the Students’ Union – to identify any issues accurately and address them directly, which is why we launched the listening phase of the Respect, Always campaign.

We have also produced the Respect, Always charter (PDF, 308KB) document which aims to demonstrate our commitment to putting respect at the heart of everything that we do. Throughout the coming weeks and months you will see Respect, Always materials around the University campus, as part of our work to make sure that Respect Always is integrated into the daily life of the University.

Our University has a proud history of being inclusive and making everyone connected to LJMU feel welcome, comfortable and accepted; whether they are studying here, working here or partnering with us. Respect, Always is about ensuring we maintain and develop this approach across all areas of university life.

The principles of Respect Always aspire to support and reassure all members of our community. Above all else, we want everyone who studies here, works here and works with us, to feel respected and to respect others.

Guiding principles of Respect Always

  • Respect Always is being kind in your words and actions.
  • Respect Always is embracing diversity and nurturing our inclusive community.
  • Respect Always is recognising that everyone has a voice and feels able to use it.
  • Respect Always is being accountable for your behaviour.
  • Respect Always is irrespective of hierarchy.
  • Respect Always is being courageous and calling out inappropriate behaviours.
  • Respect Always is of equal importance in both physical and virtual environments.

These principles have been developed to endorse and enhance our LJMU Values (Courageous, Student-focused, Inclusive and caring about our Community.)

Download the Respect, Always charter (PDF, 308KB)

Report and Support

We do know that, when respect is missing, issues can arise relating to differing levels of harassment and violence. LJMU is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all members of our University community and to responding appropriately to any incidents affecting our students and staff.

Report an incident via Report and Support