House Rules of the Faculty of Humanities

Together we will ensure a pleasant, respectful, safe and secure environment for everyone who uses the faculty.

Conduct, safety and security

• Respect one another and one another’s belongings.
• Aggression and discrimination will not be tolerated.
• Smoking is prohibited; the no-smoking university site is indicated by blue lines and paving stones inscribed with ‘Smoke-free’.
• Access to university buildings is granted only to students, staff members and visitors for educational or work-related purposes.

Buildings and facilities

• Doors, corridors and emergency exits must be kept clear at all times.
• You are not permitted to remove any furniture from the room.
• You are not permitted to use your own household appliances.
• Do not leave your belongings unattended.
• Close windows and doors and switch off all lights and equipment when you leave.
• Pets are not permitted, with the exception of recognised assistance animals.
• You must leave the building before the regular closing time.

Teaching rooms

• You are not permitted to eat or drink in lecture rooms.
• Leave the room clean and tidy.
• Return the room to its original layout before you leave.

Restaurant and café

• The restaurant is intended as a place for eating and socialising. It may therefore not be used for study purposes between 12:00 and 14:00.

Outdoor areas

• Bicycles must be parked in one of the bicycle garages underneath the Lipsius, Reuvens and Herta Mohr buildings. Bicycles parked anywhere else will be removed.
• Suppliers must first report to the Lipsius reception desk.
• Vehicles must be driven at walking pace in the area around the Lipsius building, and all unnecessary noise must be avoided.
• Work activities that cause any kind of disturbance may only take place at agreed times.

Activities and communication

The following activities require prior permission, which can be requested via the Service Desk WSD.

• Putting up or distributing any communication instruments, such as flags, banners, leaflets, flyers, stickers and posters, and other materials or items.
• Activities in circulation spaces, such as social drinks or receptions.

Procedure in case of loss, theft and damage – WSD complex

This procedure sets out what staff, students and visitors need to do in case of loss, theft or damage of personal belongings, and in case of damage to a university building. Leiden University (including the Faculty of Humanities) does not accept liability for any loss, theft or damage of personal belongings.

1. Lost and found items

• Found items can be handed in at the reception desk (ground floor, Lipsius).
• The receptionist will register the item in iLost.
• If you lose something, you can report this at the reception desk. If the item has been found, it will be returned to you after you have given a correct description.

2. Theft

• Theft should be reported to the reception desk (ground floor, Lipsius).
• If the item has not (yet) been found:
  • The receptionist will register the incident:
    • your name and telephone number
    • date, time and location of the loss
    • description of the stolen item
  • You are responsible for reporting the theft to the police yourself.

3. Damage to the university building

• Any damage to the building must be reported to the Service Desk (ground floor, Lipsius).

Contact

• Staff website: Damage and insurance – Leiden University
• Faculty of Humanities Service Desk: servicedeskwsd@ufb.leidenuniv.nl | 071‑5272400