The event brought together key stakeholders from across the higher education sector to discuss incidents of harm in university communities. Being identified as a leading advocate for student safety, we were proud to contribute to this important conversation - talking about the continued work we do up and down universities in the UK - we offered valued insight into the issues students face in the community.

We spoke at length about our ongoing work with universities and students' unions across the UK. Our aim is to help these institutions and students better identify, prevent, and respond to incidents of spiking, sexual violence, and hate crimes. These are serious issues that require coordinated, informed action from all sectors of society, and our unique approach draws on extensive, real-world data and lived experience.

During the session, we spoke about how our community-led approach helps shape the resources and training we offer. We believe that those with lived experience of these harmful incidents are best placed to inform the responses needed within universities. By highlighting these voices, we emphasised to participants that we ensure that our work is grounded in the realities faced by those directly affected, offering a victim-led and trauma-informed approach.

One of the key aspects of our talk was Spike Report—the first publicly viewable spiking database.  Spike Report offers vital insights into the scale and nature of spiking incidents, which have become an increasingly urgent concern for universities and their students.

Spike Report is based on real data from victims of spiking and serves as a crucial tool for understanding trends, risks, and emerging patterns in these incidents. By showcasing this database, we were able to highlight the importance of data-driven, community-led approaches in tackling spiking and related harms on campuses.

Our organisation is founded on the belief that true change comes from those who have experienced harm themselves. This belief was a central theme of our talk. We talked about how our services, which include training and consultancy for universities, are shaped by the experiences of those who have lived through spiking, sexual violence, and hate crimes.

Our participation in the Tackling Violence, Harassment, and Hate Incidents conference 2025 was an invaluable opportunity to share our expertise, strengthen collaborations with universities, and raise awareness about critical issues affecting students across the UK. By continuing to work together, we can make significant strides in creating safer and more supportive environments for all students.

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