In recent years Universities have come under media and public scrutiny for several negative reasons. The positive is that universities also represent the potential for positive change.

Research shows that bystander approaches are effective in settings where group identities and culture are strong.

Universities are more than just the students and as such present excellent opportunities to develop trainings that can be delivered to students and staff alike. These layers provides a way to build a community in motion to prevent the likes of sexual assault, sexual harassment, hate crime and to improve mental health.

With experience working in both UK institutions as well as within the College system in the United States, Cultivating Minds can support the development of responses which will support the overall student experience. The training provided helps the provision of safe and supportive learning environments which support successful outcomes.

What we offer

For Students:

Our evidence informed student leadership and bystander intervention training has supported universities to take important conversations into

student populations involving the many sports clubs and societies that exist in all universities. Cultivating Minds can support these groups to support wider university efforts to address the issues mentioned above.

For Staff:

University staff are integral to the workings of any institution. Out peer intervention and active bystander trainings are designed to support students as well as address issues within the workplace that impact performance and staff wellbeing.

Train the Trainer:

Cultivating Minds UK has worked with several universities to help train students to take conversations into the setting. This peer-to-peer approach is useful in further embedding and sustaining conversations. Comprehensive training and trainers’ guides are supplied to fully support those who attend this training.

Feedback

1. Graham’s work with us over the years has truly been outstanding. We have been able to deliver valuable training to thousands of university students. His knowledge of bystander engagement is clear. His passion shines through.

2. Graham’s training was by far the best training we receive as Resident Assistants. His training has equipped me with some really valuable skills to support me in my role.

3. As a survivor of violence Graham really helped build empathy in t