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14/02/2005
Universities' campaign to reduce anti-social behaviour
A major new campaign to improve relations between students and residents in Belfast was launched today by Northern Ireland’s two universities.
The initiative, which targets students living in south Belfast, is an integral part of a wider strategy to stamp out anti-social behaviour. Since September, the universities have investigated more than 200 complaints against students.
Professor Peter Roebuck, the University of Ulster Provost with special responsibility for community relations, said: "The vast majority of our students want to live and study in peace. But sadly there are a number of students who do not respect their neighbours, and their behaviour is having a damaging effect on the lives of others. Those against whom serious founded complaints are made will be dealt with under the university disciplinary procedures."
Queen’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Gerry McCormac added: "Anti-social behaviour is one of the biggest challenges facing Belfast, and is undermining its citizens’ quality of life.
“We hope that by educating people about their responsibilities, building partnerships and through the application of discipline we will be able to deal with this problem."
The campaign, which was put together with an input from students and residents, graphically illustrates the problems faced by both groups.
Launched at the City Church in Belfast’s University Avenue, the campaign will run for an initial four-week period, to be followed by a second phase at the beginning of the next academic year to reach new students, and those moving out of University accommodation for the first time.
(MB/SP)
The initiative, which targets students living in south Belfast, is an integral part of a wider strategy to stamp out anti-social behaviour. Since September, the universities have investigated more than 200 complaints against students.
Professor Peter Roebuck, the University of Ulster Provost with special responsibility for community relations, said: "The vast majority of our students want to live and study in peace. But sadly there are a number of students who do not respect their neighbours, and their behaviour is having a damaging effect on the lives of others. Those against whom serious founded complaints are made will be dealt with under the university disciplinary procedures."
Queen’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Gerry McCormac added: "Anti-social behaviour is one of the biggest challenges facing Belfast, and is undermining its citizens’ quality of life.
“We hope that by educating people about their responsibilities, building partnerships and through the application of discipline we will be able to deal with this problem."
The campaign, which was put together with an input from students and residents, graphically illustrates the problems faced by both groups.
Launched at the City Church in Belfast’s University Avenue, the campaign will run for an initial four-week period, to be followed by a second phase at the beginning of the next academic year to reach new students, and those moving out of University accommodation for the first time.
(MB/SP)
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