Third of women report facing sexual harassment at university in England, survey finds

Higher education regulator describes findings from survey of 50,000 final-year students as national scandal'

One in three female students say they have endured sexual harassment during their time at university or college, with most of it taking place around campus, according to data published by England's higher education regulator.

The results showed that nearly one in five women also experienced sexual assault or violence during their time as a student, often at the hands of other students or staff, with younger women, lesbian, gay or bisexual students and students with disabilities at higher risk.