Digital Safety, Wellbeing and Citizenship

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.

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.

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.

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.

Find advice and guidance on how to prevent and respond to online fraud and phishing attacks, especially while during hybrid working and studying.

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 curates resources to empower University staff and students to support their peers, colleagues, and their wider community with their digital safety and wellbeing.

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.

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.

This page includes specific resources and information to help students who experience disabilities navigate the online world in a safer way. It is important to remember that although the internet contains heightened risks for disabled users, using it safely and implementing good practice will allow you to engage positively and gain some of the benefits of it.

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.