This meeting has a straightforward code of conduct, based on that of the Royal Astronomical Society for meetings.

In brief: Respect your fellow scientists and their work, focus on the science not the people, give due credit and let e dot r dot stanway at warwick dot ac dot uk know if you feel anyone else has breached these rules.

In full:

All attendees are expected to show respect and courtesy to other attendees and to Warwick staff.

This meeting will be a harassment-free environment for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, nationality, religion. We do not tolerate harassment of attendees in any form.

• Speakers give their time freely, many have travelled a considerable distance, some are very distinguished, some are early career scientists perhaps giving a lecture at this level for the first time, and all deserve a fair and encouraging hearing. Please try to be on time for the start of a session, or otherwise slip quietly into the lecture theatre, refrain from loud conversations outside the doors and switch off mobile phones.
• Harassment includes but is not limited to offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
• All communication given by lecturers, organisers and attendees should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds. Sexual language, jokes and imagery is not appropriate for any event.
• Be kind to others. Do not insult or put down other attendees.
• Behave professionally. Remember that harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate.

Participants asked to stop any harassing behaviour are expected to comply immediately. Attendees violating these rules will be asked to leave the event.

Thank you for helping make this a welcoming, respectful space for all.