Dear colleague,
We are proud of our diverse staff and student community and welcome all perspectives. The Inclusive commitment in the Aberdeen 2040 strategy guides how we care for the wellbeing, health and safety of our diverse community. The new Dignity at Work and Study toolkit is central to this.
We all have the right to fair, respectful and dignified treatment regardless of our level within the University or whatever point we are at in our studies or career. Any form of work/study place mistreatment – bullying, harassment, discrimination, rudeness or incivility – is unacceptable.
The toolkit is intended to provide advice on identifying, raising, addressing and resolving mistreatment. It is applicable to all staff and students covering any behaviour within the University related to dignity at work and study, including business trips, field trips and University related social events
Within the new policies and guidance in the toolkit, a new Staff Code of Conduct has been agreed with the campus trade unions. It is the responsibility of all members of the University community to behave professionally, courteously and respectfully towards each other as guided by the Codes of Conduct for staff and students.
Please take some time to familiarise yourself with the guides and information within the toolkit, which includes information on how to report an incident and access to downloadable resources. If you have any questions or concerns please contact your HR partner/student support.
Best wishes,
Debbie and Jo-Anne
Debbie Dyker
Director of People, Director of Operations (Qatar), and Interim Director of Academic Services & Online Education
Jo-Anne Murray
Vice-Principal (Education)