UNI of Reading bosses have warned drink spikers they could be thrown out if they are caught drugging students in clubs.
This comes after the university was made aware of several reports of spiking and reports that students have received puncture wounds as a result.
The university is now working with Thames Valley Police to track down perpetrators and are urging anyone who has been affected by this crime to get in touch with the student welfare team.
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As a result of the reports, the university said it was working on a range of increased security measures to keep students safe going forward.
Bosses claimed more security staff will be bars and popular students and extra checks will be carried out by duty employees.
Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort,said: "I am appalled and deeply concerned about these reports.
"I have a message for anyone considering spiking anyone's drink or drugging them: think very hard about your actions, and the very serious impact it will have on other people, and on yourself. If you are found to have done this, you would face disciplinary action and risk your future at the University, and are likely to face serious criminal charges.
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"For our students, please continue to look out for each other, familiarise yourself with the actions you can take, and tell staff straight away if you see anything suspicious. Together we will do all we can to keep each other safe."
The Reading University Student Union said it backed the Girls Night In Reading Uni social media campaign, which asks for clubs and bars to increase their entry security, provide free drink protection devices and to provide a clear and obvious medical centre and a safe way to get home.
A spokesperson said: “We support the aims of the campaign and are proud of our students for boycotting any venue they don’t feel safe in.
“We also believe that everyone should feel safe on a night out and we are undertaking a full review of our policies and procedures to ensure our venue is as safe as possible.”
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Ben Knowles, RUSU president, added: “I know that this issue is a big concern for our students and we know that more needs to be done. The Girls Night in Reading Uni campaign is a really positive campaign that I am fully in support of, and we are supportive of our members boycotting any space in which they don’t feel safe.
“There have been a number of events nationwide over the last 12 months which have demonstrated how we, as men, need to do a hell of a lot better.
“It is important that we support women and that we look out for the women we live and study with. It is our responsibility to report anything we see or hear which poses a danger to others.
“Spiking is never ok and I am committed to doing all I can to ensuring our members feel safe at RUSU.”
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