NUS to End University Sexual Harassment: 25% of UK Students Experience Unwanted Advances

The National Union of Students has called for an end to "laddish culture" at British universities, in wake of a survey that revealed a quarter of students had experienced unwelcome sexual advances. It also found two-thirds had heard rape or sexual assault jokes on campus. NUS president Toni Pearce said the statistics were unsurprising, adding that universities were ignoring a prevalent "lad culture". The news comes as many students begin university courses with an introductory event known as freshers' week, characterised by heavy drinking and nights out.