UK&I Transients code of conduct
The following has been adapted from the Royal Astronomical Society Code of Conduct for meetingsLink opens in a new window.
Breaches of this code of conduct may be reported to the meeting email address, or to the designated Ombudsperson, to be identified during the meeting.
We value the participation of meeting participants and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Accordingly, all attendees are expected to show respect and courtesy to other attendees and staff.
As such the UK&I Transients 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.
- Presenters 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 enter quietly into the meeting room, refrain from loud conversations outside the doors and switch off mobile phones, and if you must use a laptop computer do so inconspicuously in one of the rear seats.
- Harassment includes 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 presenters, 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.
- Respect local staff.
- 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 may be asked to leave the event, without a refund of any charge that may have been levied. This code of conduct applies to online participants as well as in-person.
Thank you for helping make this a welcoming, respectful space for all.