Police have posted an update
Greater Manchester Police have posted an update on their investigation into the theft of busts from the Chemistry Building which took place on 1 November.
The update can be read on the Greater Manchester Police website.
Professor Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor has said: “This criminal act has deeply impacted our University community, and beyond.
“Our University is a place committed to exploring challenging ideas in a respectful and tolerant environment. We welcome the exchange of strongly held views; but acts of criminality have no place here.
“The safety and well-being of our students and staff are paramount, and I want to thank Greater Manchester Police for their continuing investigations, and for keeping the public informed.
“We will continue to engage directly with our staff, students, and the local community, ensuring that their voices are heard, that they feel safe and welcome on our campus, and to foster a culture of mutual respect and understanding.”
Further information
If you are one of our staff and student community who has been affected by these events or the wider conflict, we have extensive support services in place for you.
Support services
- The University offers a free and confidential 24hr support service, Health Hero
- We also offer Counselling and Mental Health Support
- The Multi-faith Chaplaincy can offer support to any of our colleague or student communities
- See our Student Support webpage for dedicated support for students
Staying safe and reporting incidents
- Safezone: Download our free SafeZone app which allows you to quickly and discreetly call for help and share your GPS location if you feel unsafe
- Report and Support: All forms of racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, discrimination, and abuse have no place within our community. If you or someone you know has experienced or witnessed any form of hate, you can report this to the University’s Report and Support Team where trained advisors are ready to provide support
For more information, please visit The University of Manchester’s Humanitarian and conflict support page.