“Bullying is the act of intentionally causing harm to others, through verbal harassment, physical assault, or other more subtle methods of coercion such as manipulation. Bullying can be defined in many different ways. The UK currently has no legal definition of bullying. Bullying is usually done to coerce others by fear or threat”

“Cyber-bullying involves the use of information and communication technologies to support deliberate, repeated, and hostile behavior by an individual or group, that is intended to harm others”

“Workplace bullying, like childhood bullying, is the tendency of individuals or groups to use persistent aggressive or unreasonable behavior against a co-worker. Workplace bullying can include such tactics as verbal, nonverbal, psychological, physical abuse and humiliation. This type of aggression is particularly difficult because unlike the typical forms of schoolyard bullying, workplace bullies often operate within the established rules and policies of their organization and their society. Bullying in the workplace therefore takes a wide variety of forms, from being rude or belligerent, to talking in a dismissive tone ("talking down") to subordinates and/or peers, screaming or cursing, having an arrogant attitude in general, e.g., "I'm right and everyone else is always wrong", being quick to criticize and slow to praise, destruction of property or work product, character assassination, spreading malicious rumors or gossip about others, not providing appropriate resources and amenities in a fair and equitable manner, social ostracism, and even physical assault.”

Quotes from www.wikipedia.org

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The University and Union will investigate any complaints regarding bullying and individuals may face disciplinary procedures.