To mark Safer Internet Day researchers at the university have called for improved awareness of cyberbullying and its impact on victims.
The National Centre for Cyberstalking Research (NCCR) at the university argued that children need to be taught to recognise cyber-harassment and learn how to use electronic communication responsibly.
NCCR co-director Professor Carsten Maple said: "The internet is still a new communication medium and everyone needs to learn how to use it properly, especially children – they don’t always know what is inappropriate.
"We need to train them so they recognise when they are causing harm or when they have gone too far."
The calls come as charity Beatbullying and the National Association of Head Teachers published a report commissioned by the Nominet Trust.
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