Student Conduct - Durham University

Student Support & Wellbeing

Student Conduct Office

The work of the Student Conduct Office covers student complaints, student discipline, allegations of student misconduct, and sexual misconduct and violence.

Our Office works closely with Departments and Colleges across the University to offer advice on cases within our remit. Our Office develops policies, manages open cases, and offers staff training for matters relating to all elements of discipline, misconduct and student complaints. Contact us via email

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Meet our team

Alex Hopkins: Head of the Student Conduct Office Anthony Bash: Senior Case Management Officer Clarissa J. DiSantis: Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response Manager Jane Dove: Senior Case Management Officer (SMV) Dr Ian Latham: Senior Case Management Officer David Lowther: Senior Case Management Officer Carl Norcliffe: Senior Investigating Officer Andrea Pescod: Senior Investigating Officer Julie Wearne: Senior Investigating Officer Louise Marr: Student Conduct Administrator (Part Time) Amy Carter: Student Conduct Administrator

Find out more

Student Complaint (University and Services)

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Student Complaint (Individuals & Behaviour)

Sexual Violence and Misconduct

Non-Academic Misconduct & Discipline

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Policy Flowcharts

Complaints Procedure Flowchart

Complaints Procedure Flowchart
SMV Policy Flowchart

SMV Policy Flowchart

Complaints Procedure Flowchart

SMV Policy Flowchart

Further information

Office of the Independent Adjudicator

The Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education (OIA) runs an independent scheme to review student complaints.
Sources of Help and Support

The University encourages all students to seek advice and guidance prior to or while involved in University procedures.