Student Watch
Student Watch is a scheme involving Bath Spa University and the University of Bath Students' Unions, Avon & Somerset Constabulary, B&NES Community Safety Team and the Student Community Partnership. Student Watch aims to increase safety awareness amongst students living in halls and private accommodation in the community by:
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Running campaigns and initiatives about personal, home and property safety
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Using existing opportunities (eg Freshers’ and Refreshers’ Fairs) to reach students
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Creating dialogue between students, the University and key partners on issues relating to home, personal and property safety
- Maximising communication opportunities within the University and in the wider community
Student Watch top tips:
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Register your belongings; Items such as laptops, mobiles at www.immobilise.com
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Watch your drink; Unattended drinks risk being spiked and drinking to excess can put you at risk.
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Plan ahead; know how you're going to get home and carry a number of a taxi firm.
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Don't forget to close windows and check that the front door is closed/locked.
Would you like to gain valuable project management experience by helping to plan and run campaigns as well as being able to put on your CV that you have worked in partnership with the Police and Council? For more information please contact:
Lauren Kelly,
Community Liaison Co-ordinator for the Student Community Partnership
Tel: 01225 385113
Email: l.kelly@bath.ac.uk
Useful Documents/links
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Home security tips
- Student Watch Volunteer Role Profile (Example document)
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Bath Neighbourhood Watch
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Student Watch Facebook Group (Bath Spa)
What have Student Watch been up to recently?
Property Marking campaign - 24th January 2011
Student volunteers from Bath Spa University ran a property marking campaign after Christmas to raise awareness about why property marking is important.
Don’t make it a night to regret - 6th December 2010
Student Watch helped to raise awareness about personal safety before Christmas at Bath Spa University. This was part of a variety of messages sent out to students about things to consider during a night out. Other partners included Avon Fire Service and NHS.
Think week - W/c 27th December 2010
Home safety messages were given out to students at the University of Bath during the Advice & Representation Centre’s ‘Think’ week which focuses on a range of issues such as sexual health, alcohol and housing.
Property Safety campaign - W/c 6th December 2010
Students from Bath Spa University ran stall at both campuses raising awareness about keeping property safe and marking it.
Freshers Week - W/c 27th September 2010
Student Watch attended Freshers Fairs at Both Universities to recruit volunteers and give out merchandise with top safety tips.
Student Watch launch - Sunday 20th June 2010
Student Watch volunteers attended the Police Open day to launch Student Watch.
