One in three female university students 'sexually harassed'

One in three female students say they have endured sexual harassment during their time at university or college, with most of it taking place around campus, according to data published by England's higher education regulator.

- Richard Adams Education editor

The results showed that nearly one in five women also experienced sexual assault or violence during their time as a student, often at the hands of other students or staff, with younger women, lesbian, gay or bisexual students and students with disabilities at higher risk.

The findings from the Office for Students (OfS) survey of more than 50,000 final-year undergraduates were described as “a national scandal” and suggest the rate of sexual harassment and assault is worse than among students in other countries.