Respect Week runs from 10–14 November, bringing together two key awareness events — National Hate Crime Awareness Week and North West Sexual Violence Awareness Week — under one shared theme: Respect.
By combining these important awareness themes, we’re taking the opportunity to focus on how we can all play a role in building a respectful, inclusive community, free from hate, harassment and gender-based violence.
Throughout the week, we’ll be hosting a series of events and activities to raise awareness, share support resources, and encourage everyone in our university community to take action — whether that’s by learning how to be an active bystander, reporting something that doesn’t feel right, or simply having a conversation about respect.
💬 Respect Week stalls event
Thursday 13 November, 10am–2pm, University Place foyer
Come along to our main Respect Week event and meet teams and organisations working to make our community safer and more inclusive.
Attendees include:
• Becky’s Button
• University Security and Community Safety Team
• PCSOs (Greater Manchester Police)
• Trafford Rape Crisis
• We Are Survivors
• LGBT Foundation
• Manchester Rape Crisis
• British Transport Police
• Student Angels
• Manchester Student Homes
Drop by to find out how to access support, learn how to safely intervene as an active bystander, and pick up free resources to help you feel confident taking action.
🏘️ Respect in halls
ResLife will be setting up pop-up stands across Fallowfield, Victoria Park, Whitworth Park, and University Place for freebies, support info, and tips on how to take action if you see or experience something that’s not OK.
Whitworth Park Reception:
- Tuesday, 11 November, 10am -12noon
- Friday, 14 November 12noon -2pm
Dalton Ellis Reception:
- Wednesday, 12 November 11am -1pm
- Thursday, 13 November 1am -1pm
Fallowfield Reception:
- Friday , 14 November 12noon -2pm
Why Respect Week matters
Respect Week is about standing together to say that hate, harassment and sexual violence have no place in our community.
Whether you’re a student, staff member, or visitor — we all have a role to play in creating a culture where everyone feels safe, supported and respected.
Need support?
If you’ve experienced or witnessed something that’s made you feel uncomfortable, unsafe, or disrespected, you can report it and access support through the University’s Report + Support platform – whether you choose to do so anonymously or with your name.