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EmilyTest GBV Conference Agenda

Seana Watt — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:29:00 +0100

We’re delighted to share the finalised agenda for our annual EmilyTest GBV Conference!

With an incredible line up of speakers and stall holders, it’s shaping up to be an amazing day filled with learning, meaningful discussions and collaboration.

Birmingham City University achieve the EmilyTest GBV Charter Award!

Seana Watt — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:18:00 +0100

We are delighted to announce that Birmingham City University has been awarded the EmilyTest GBV Charter!

As an institution that took part in our England GBV Charter Pilot, we’re so pleased to celebrate this achievement and recognise the dedication, collaboration and hard work that made it possible.

Your efforts to create safer, more supportive environments for students are helping to drive meaningful change and raise the standard for institutions across the sector.

Huge congratulations!

EmilyTest statement regarding Cornell University

Seana Watt — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:38:00 +0100

The news emerging from Cornell University is deeply disturbing, and the response to Jane Doe’s case raises serious questions about how educational institutions prevent, respond to and support students subjected to sexual violence.

John Swinney MSP, First Minister of Scotland will open EmilyTest GBV Conference 2026

Amy — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:47:00 +0100

EmilyTest statement in response to Papyrus closure

Seana Watt — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:26:00 +0100

We are disappointed by the news that Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide and HopeLine24/7 are no longer operating.

Free Webinar - Non-Fatal Strangulation

Seana Watt — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:34:00 +0100

Non-fatal strangulation is a serious form of harm that is increasingly recognised as a significant feature of domestic abuse, while growing evidence also points to its occurrence and normalisation in sexual contexts.

Join us on Wednesday 16th September for a free webinar bringing together experts from across relevant fields to explore the evidence, experiences and legal considerations surrounding NFS as a standalone offence in Scots Law.

This webinar will provide an opportunity to hear a range of perspectives, consider the current evidence and engage in an informative and thought-provoking discussion.

PSD Scotland Module Launch

Amy — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:33:00 +0100

We’re excited to share the launch of our adapted Gender-Based Violence module for FY1 doctors in Scotland!

EmilyTest GBV Conference 2026

Amy — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:36:00 +0100

EmilyTest is delighted to announce that tickets for our sixth annual GBV Conference are now available!

Join us for a day of insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and action planning to tackle Gender-Based Violence in universities and colleges.

Building on the success of last year’s Conference, this year our event will bring together professionals from across further and higher education to share case studies, good practice, and showcase tangible institutional change that is making a positive difference in tackling GBV.

Demand is expected to be high due to the continued growth of EmilyTest and the Charter across the UK. Therefore, we strongly recommend securing your tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

You can secure your tickets via the Eventbrite link here

University of Northern Iowa visit

Seana Watt — Wed, 27 May 2026 14:36:00 +0100

We had the pleasure of hosting students and staff from the University of Northern Iowa for the second year in a row to tell them about Emily and our work.

It was a brilliant morning full of interesting conversations, collaboration and inspiration.

Thank you so much to the university for organising the day, and to all the students for engaging in such important discussions. We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Bonnie Scotland!

EmilyTest GBV Charter England Launch

Amy — Thu, 21 May 2026 12:14:00 +0100

We’re excited to announce that the GBV Charter is now officially open to universities across England!

EmilyTest GBV Conference 2026 - Save the Date!

Amy — Tue, 19 May 2026 12:01:00 +0100

Save the date!

Anglia Ruskin University and the University of Warwick achieve the EmilyTest GBV Charter Award!

Amy — Mon, 18 May 2026 14:04:00 +0100

We are delighted to announce the first universities in England to be awarded the EmilyTest GBV Charter Award - huge congratulations to Anglia Ruskin University and the University of Warwick!

Office for Students sexual misconduct survey 2025: Analysis of student groups and study contexts

Seana Watt — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:06:00 +0100

New Data from England’s Higher Education sector shows sexual misconduct remains widespread among students

The Office for Students has released a follow-up analysis to the 2025 Sexual Misconduct Survey, examining how sexual misconduct, reporting behaviour and confidence in reporting vary across different student groups and study contexts.

EmilyTest GBV Charter England Launch

Seana Watt — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:33:00 +0100

We are delighted to announce that EmilyTest is hosting a free webinar to officially launch the GBV Charter for Universities in England!

Following the successful pilot in 2025 with five universities across England to adapt the GBV Charter framework to the English university context, we are delighted to be widening its reach. We are therefore hosting a free launch webinar on Thursday 21 May 2026, from 10:00–11:45am.

Lee Milne sentenced to 8 years in prison in first of its kind case in Scotland

Seana Watt — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:47:00 +0100

On the 10th of April 2026, Lee Milne was sentenced to 8 years in prison for culpable homicide after 18 months of domestic abuse led to his wife’s suicide. He was also convicted of engaging in a course of abusive behaviour towards Kimberly.

The court heard how sustained coercive and controlling behaviour had a profound impact on her mental health, ultimately contributing to her death.

This is a landmark case in Scotland - the first time someone has been convicted of culpable homicide in connection with a domestic abuse-related suicide, setting an important legal precedent.

Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews

Seana Watt — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:34:00 +0100

The Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Act 2025 came into effect on 1st April 2026 - here’s what it means for Scotland.

What are these reviews?

A Domestic Homicide and Suicide Review is:

University of Bristol - Bridging the Evidence Gap: Exploration of Domestic Abuse and Suicide

Seana Watt — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:34:00 +0100

On Tuesday, our Founder and CEO, Fiona, spoke at a University of Bristol event exploring the link between domestic abuse and suicide.

The event brought together voices from across research, practice, and lived experience. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who continues to dedicate their time and energy to such vital work.

With more than 300 people in attendance, it was a space filled with compassion, urgency, and a shared commitment to change.

Thank you so much to Rhianna Dorrion for organising such an important event, and to the University of Bristol Centre for Crime, Law and Society for hosting!

Abuser convicted of killing wife who jumped to her death in first of its kind case

Seana Watt — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:53:00 +0000

At last - the first case in Scotland where an abuser is convicted of killing his wife after she takes her own life.

So many women are driven to the point of feeling living isn’t an option, feeling the abuse and pain will never end.

Abusers know what they are doing, they see they are killing a person yet choose to continue. Until now, they did that with little to no consequences, but hopefully no longer!

We are so sorry this has happened, another beautiful life taken - we are thinking of Kimberley and her loved ones.

Glasgow Caledonian University signs up to the EmilyTest Charter

Seana Watt — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:07:00 +0000

We are delighted to welcome Glasgow Caledonian University who are now working towards our GBV Charter!

L.I.S.T.E.N. GBV Risk-Assessment Training (CPD) - Evaluation and Development Report

Seana Watt — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:14:00 +0000

We’re delighted to share that the first L.I.S.T.E.N. Training Evaluation Report is now live on our website!