SECTION ONE – PRINCIPLES AND THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Introduction

1. In this document "we", "our" and "us" refer to Sheffield Hallam University. "You" and "your" refer to students at Sheffield Hallam University. If an allegation has been made against you, you are referred to as the “reported student”. If you have raised an allegation against another student, you are referred to as the “reporting student”. These regulations apply to all enrolled students at Sheffield Hallam University. They can apply to individual students or to a specific group, e.g. a sports team.

2. We welcome a diverse community of students and staff and embrace equality, dignity and shared mutual respect, in a positive environment where all can feel valued and supported. This environment encompasses not just activities on campus, but also in clinical or other work placements, field trips or sporting activity, or other activities where students are learning away from the campus or are representing the University.

3. As a community we are committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, harassment, or victimisation. Members of our community and others should not face discrimination, harassment, or victimisation with regard to any protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. Protected characteristics are age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (including philosophical believe and lack of belief), sex or sexual orientation. The University does not tolerate discrimination of any kind, in any form. See annex H for Equality Act 2010 definitions of discrimination, harassment, and victimisation.

4. We are very clear that our community exists in the digital world, as well as the physical world, and that harassment, discrimination and bullying can take place online and in social media as much as they can face to face. What people write on social media is no different to any other form of expression, and students are expected to recognise this in their conduct.

5. The Student Code of Conduct below sets out the standard of conduct we expect of all our students so that everyone can undertake their studies in a supportive and safe environment. The Student Charter sets out what you can expect from us and what we expect from you. You should also familiarise yourself with the behaviour expected of you in relation to use of the University’s Library facilities and the values you are expected to adhere to as a member of a Team Hallam sport club.