Code of Conduct

Expected Behaviour at Workshops and Conferences

We sincerely hope that everyone feels welcome at this event. Please read the following guidelines which we ask all participants to follow: 

Please do not use exclusionary behaviour or language against anyone based on their race, gender, disability, appearance, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any protected characteristic. Advice on this is given in the University’s webpages: accessible and inclusive communication (link accessible to University of Sheffield staff members only)

Please ask permission before recording/filming/photographing any participants, and inform them in what ways it is intended that such images/recordings are to be shared. Respect any requests from those who do not wish to be recorded/filmed/photographed.

Do not harass other participants. If someone feels that another participant is behaving in a way that makes them feel anxious or uncomfortable, then they are welcome to discuss this with one of the organisers. Also, if you observe someone behaving in a way that violates these guidelines, please contact one of the organisers. Any such concerns will be dealt with discreetly and in confidence. If the event is on the University campus and you need immediate or urgent support, please call the University’s Security Services on 0114 222 4444 (24 hours). Participants can also report issues on the University's Report + Support system.

All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience which includes people of many different backgrounds. Sexual behaviour, language or imagery is not appropriate.

If anyone is found to be in serious breach of these guidelines, then they may be instructed to leave the event without reimbursement of any fees or other expenditure related to the event.