Support for our community following violent protests in UK cities

Dear students, staff and members of our community,

I wanted to contact you at a time when, following the horrific events in Southport last week in which three young girls were tragically killed, we have seen dreadful thuggery, racism and Islamophobia on the streets of some UK cities.

It is a time when we need to look out for each other more than usual: for our students, staff, colleagues and friends, who may be here in Cambridge or in places directly affected by these awful events, and who may be feeling worried or concerned. At Cambridge, we are one community and will resist every attempt to polarise us along racial or religious lines. 

I encourage you to check in, and to offer support and friendship. The Student Support service including the University Counselling Service and University’s Staff Counselling Centre is also available to provide support to those affected. Students can speak to their college tutor and also access support from the University’s Harassment and Violence Support Service at HVSS@studentsupport.cam.ac.uk. To report an anti-Muslim incident, visit Tell Mama.

With best wishes,

Professor Kamal Munir
Pro-Vice-Chancellor for University Community and Engagement

Professor Bhaskar Vira 
Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education