Both teaching and research are enriched if participants can exchange a diversity of experiences and perspectives. For this enrichment to be successful, it is necessary for each and every student and employee to feel welcome and respected. This Code of Conduct was created to support inclusion. Working or studying at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FSW) means upholding this Code of Conduct.

What does the code of conduct entail? 

Acting according to the code of conduct means that FSW staff and students: 

• behave and express themselves respectfully
• act with integrity
• listen without prejudice
• are open to reflecting on their own interpretations and biases (which may often be implicit)
• base their arguments/debates on verifiable sources.

What is not acceptable? 

Any expressions and behaviors that are illegal, offensive, threatening, intimidating or obscene, that are offensive and discriminatory regarding ethnicity, religion, disability, age, gender, nationality or sexual orientation, never fall under the right of academic freedom and are unacceptable. 

Disrespectful and offensive communication on forums and platforms affiliated with Leiden University is unacceptable. 

When there is a safe situation (no threat or danger), a conflict is best resolved by first engaging in a conversation with the person involved. This can be difficult. The POPcorner-FSW is there to advise or, if desired, mediate in such situations. 

If you witness behavior that goes against this code of conduct, try to intervene and address the inappropriate behavior in a polite but clear manner. This can be difficult. The POPcorner-FSW also offers advice or mediation in such cases, as well as active bystander training for students who need it.