Everyone in the Department of Physics, whether studying, working, or visiting, has the right to feel safe. We will not tolerate harassment in any form, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion or nationality.

All organisers and chairs should refer to these principles at the start of each meeting or event.

• Harassment of any kind is completely unacceptable, and our community is an environment where prejudice and socially unacceptable behaviour are never tolerated.

• Any member of our community who does not agree to comply with these expectations or breach them during any meeting or event may have their invitation withdrawn or be asked to leave the event at the sole discretion of the organisers and/or the Head of Department.

• We value the time and participation of all attendees at meetings and events. All attendees are expected to show respect and courtesy to others.
• All communication given by organisers and attendees should be appropriate for a professional audience, including people of many different backgrounds.
• All Staff meetings take place before the start of each term and will not be held in Coventry/Warwickshire school holidays. Other departmental committees will generally meet during core working hours (10.00- 16.00) and during term time. Dates will be set in advance and meetings will start promptly and end by the time advertised. Other meetings within the department will take place at times agreed by the participants and during their usual working hours.
• To enable attendees to prepare and best contribute, adequate time will be given for review of any documents ahead of the meeting.

• Adjustments will be made where practicable to ensure that all participants are able to attend and contribute. These could include a hybrid option for in-person meetings where technology permits, providing hard copy paperwork, providing paperwork including slides in advance, changing the time, location or duration of meetings, ensuring longer meetings include a break and allowing attendees to provide input in different formats.

 

This code of conduct has been approved by the Welfare and Communication Group and will be reviewed annually. Feedback is welcome at any time. Any concerns or breaches of this code of conduct can be reported to the Head of Department by emailing or via Report and Support.