Drugs and alcohol

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and productive working environment for all our students, staff and visitors. Our Student Charter clearly sets out what we all expect of each other. It recognises the importance of an effective partnership commitment, in which the University and its staff have professional obligations but where students are also responsible for themselves as learners and as individuals.

We expect all students to be aware that their conduct affects other students and reflects on the University, and to act accordingly. We are also all expected to be accountable for our actions and conduct. Cases of student misconduct involving drugs or alcohol will be investigated in accordance with our regulations for student conduct, and we will take disciplinary action where appropriate.

Our policy on drugs and alcohol is designed to reduce and prevent alcohol and drug problems within the student body.

Alcohol - If you are over 18 years old you are legally free to consume alcohol if you choose. However, you should also be respectful of fellow students who choose not to consume alcohol and mindful not to disturb flatmates or neighbours.

Drugs - It is a criminal offence to take, possess, manufacture or sell illegal drugs. We operate drug searches in our bars and venues, and across campus. If you are found to be in possession of drugs you will be subject to disciplinary procedures.

Looking after yourself and one another

Our advice is to drink sensibly to prevent the potentially harmful effects on your mental and physical health, as well as relationships and your studies.

Knowing your limits, when to stop and letting your friends know when they have had too much can be a good way to protect yourself and your friends.

You should never feel pressured to do anything you don’t want to. It’s your choice.

You should respect the people you live with and their choices about drinking as well as being mindful not to disturb flatmates and neighbours.

Getting support for alcohol and drugs

Speak to our Student Welfare team if you are concerned about yourself or another student
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You can also speak to your GP or find support, information and advice from a variety of organisations, including , , , , or the

Stay Informed

How much is too much alcohol?

The adults should consume no more than 14 ‘units’ of alcohol per week on a regular basis to keep health risks to a low level.

showing alcohol units for popular drinks.

Type of drink	Number of alcohol units
Single small shot of spirits (25ml, ABV* 40%)	1 unit
Alcopop (275ml, ABV 5.5%)	1.5 units
Small glass of wine (125ml, ABV 12%)	1.5 units
Standard glass of wine (175ml, ABV 12%)	2.1 units
Large glass of wine (250ml, ABV 12%)	3 units
Bottle of lager/beer/cider (330ml, ABV 5%)	1.7 units
Can of lager/beer/cider (440ml, ABV 5.5%)	2 units
Pint of lower strength lager/beer/cider (ABV 3.6%)	2 units
Pint of higher strength lager/beer/cider (ABV 5.2%)	3 units

*AVB = Alcohol by Volume. This is used to measure the alcohol content in different alcoholic drinks.

Please see our Drugs & Alcohol Policy

How can I stay below the recommended guidelines?

Here are our tips for cutting down your alcohol intake before and during a night out:

When pouring spirits at home, use a lined glass or standard shot glass to measure your portion
Keep track of how many units you’re drinking and set aside specific ‘drink free days’ each week
Consider swapping your usual drink for a smaller or lower strength option
Try an alcohol-free beer or 0% spirit (available in most supermarkets and at many of our bars on campus)
Alternate alcoholic drinks with water or soft drinks

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