Learn more about digital safety, wellbeing and citizenship and how these issues impact you as a member of the University of Edinburgh community. Find curated resources to help keep you safe and secure while engaging online. Definitions and Background Information on what digital safety, wellbeing and citizenship entail and why these issues should be at the forefront of everyone’s minds here at the University of Edinburgh. Must-Read Information for New Students Find essential advice on the minimum steps to take to keep yourself safe and well online as a new student at The University of Edinburgh. Need Help with Your Digital Safety? Find advice on how to report various digital safety concerns, and resources for support when your digital safety or wellbeing or that of others has been compromised. Fraud Awareness Resources Find advice and guidance on how to prevent and respond to online fraud and phishing attacks, especially while during hybrid working and studying. Expectations for Students The University has several policies outlining expectations for students when engaging both online and offline. It’s important to take these into consideration in all your online interactions. The Digital Safety "Supporter" Toolkit The Digital Safety "Supporter" Toolkit curates resources to empower University staff and students to support their peers, colleagues, and their wider community with their digital safety and wellbeing. Training and Events A curated list of recommended training courses and upcoming events related to digital safety, wellbeing and citizenship, available to University of Edinburgh students and staff. Staying Safe While Learning and Teaching Online As the University has now adopted a hybrid model of learning and teaching, find guidance on online meetings, generative AI in work and study, and digital wellbeing. General Safer Internet Resources A list of curated external resources - including antiracism, disability support, LGBTQ+ resources, and resources for combatting gender-based violence to help keep you safe and secure while engaging online. Resources Against Online Gender-Based Violence How to collect evidence, reporting and blocking, seeking support, exploring free legal advice and resources for further action to equip our community with tools to combat online harassment and support survivors. The Digital Safety, Wellbeing and Citizenship resource pages are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike licence, unless otherwise indicated. For licence permissions of linked resources outwith the university, please check the host website. This article was published on 2024-10-08