Safety and security

Work on security at Södertörn University aims to create a safe and secure environment for everyone. The university works continually to prevent and manage unwanted incidents such as fire, burglary, violence and threats.

Responsibility for security at Södertörn University follows the university’s standard procedure for the allocation of responsibility. The vice-chancellor has overarching responsibility for safety and security, while each head of school has overall responsibility for the students at their academic school. The head of your academic school is responsible for your work environment as a student.

Often, unwanted events such as fire, burglary/theft, violence and threats are preventable, so risk awareness among staff and students is one factor in a safe and secure university. If you discover something that may affect safety at the university, you must immediately report it to your academic school, e.g. your course coordinator, study guidance counsellor or to the student safety representative. You can also talk to the students’ union or email security@sh.se.

Always take fire alarms seriously.
Find out where the closest emergency exit is.
Doors that are marked “Branddörr” must always be closed.
Do not use the lifts in case of fire or emergency evacuation.
You may not allow unauthorised persons into the university.

If you see faulty doors, blocked fire exits or similar, please report this to Infocenter by emailing info@sh.se or calling 08 608 40 00. You can also visit Infocenter to make your report.

Contact information

For ongoing offences and danger to life, health and property, call 112.
If you have been the victim of theft, feel unsafe or see an act of vandalism, contact the security guard on 08 608 45 00.
To tip off the police or report a crime, call 114 14.
For medical advice, call 1177.
To contact those responsible for security at the university, email security@sh.se

Quick links

Defibrillators (AED)

In case of emergency, there are defibrillators located at various places around the university.

Fire and evacuation

Always call 112 if there is an emergency.

Locking university premises

Some areas of Södertörn University require a keycard, your SH-Card. This allows you to access the rooms for which you are authorised.

In terrorist attacks or other armed violence:

Run

Hide

Tell

If you are unable to run, hide, tell:
the last option when you cannot run, hide or raise the alarm is to use self-defence.

More information and advice regarding attacks with deadly violence is available on the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency’s website: https://www.msb.se/en/advice-for-individuals/guidance-regarding-deadly-violence-in-progress/terrorist-attacks-and-other-armed-aggression--what-to-do/ External link, opens in new window.

Reporting an injury

During your studies, there may be occasions when you are ill or have an accident. The information here tells you what you should do if you or your child falls ill, or you are injured in an accident.

Building access control and rules

Many of the university buildings have access control, which means that you need a keycard to enter them. Unless you are invited by a member of university staff, you may not enter an access-controlled area if you are not authorised to do so.

University premises have rules for use for everyone’s safety. The following actions are prohibited:

Conducting demonstrations, such as political action.
Connecting electrical household appliances such as coffee machines.
Consuming alcohol, drugs or causing smoke.
Carrying or charging privately owned lithium-ion batteries for electric bikes or electric scooters.
Moving or removing university property without permission.
Putting up posters or other information other than in designated spaces.
Bringing pets or allowing visits from pets. This does not apply to service dogs.
Harassing, acting in a threatening manner or otherwise disruptive behaviour.
Being in university buildings without being a student. The general public may enter buildings to contact the university, such as asking questions, requesting public documents or visiting the library.
Staying overnight in or otherwise utilising university premises for solely private purposes.

Safety and security

For your safety and that of others