Code of conduct and behaviour

This Code is designed to ensure that all students and staff have a comfortable environment in which to study, learn and work. The overriding principle is to be respectful and considerate of others, both your fellow students and staff. You should behave in a professional and responsible manner at all times.

This code of conduct has been developed in conjunction with feedback from students and staff. As employees of the University, all School staff also have to abide by a similar code of conduct.

As students of the University you sign up to the University’s Ordinances and Regulations; which form an essential part of the contract between the University of Leeds and you as students. These regulations state that you must not participate in“disorderly behaviour”, “harassment or other inappropriate behaviour towards staff or students”, and “conduct likely to bring the University into disrepute.”

In terms of your behaviour during classes, the School adheres to the following guidelines:

• Lateness: Taught sessions will start promptly at five minutes past the hour and end promptly at five minutes to the hour, unless otherwise agreed with students for a particular session/module. If you arrive later than ten past the hour, you may not be allowed to enter the room. Please think about how your late arrival impacts on others, and can disrupt their learning experiences.
• Talking: You should show respect for your fellow students and lecturing staff by NOT talking during taught sessions (unless given express permission to do so by the lecturer). If you continue to talk after being warned about this the lecturer may ask you to leave the room. . Once again, consider how your actions impact on others.
• Mobile phones: The use of mobile phones and similar technology is not allowed during taught sessions, unless you have been given permission to use it .
• Food and drink is not allowed in teaching rooms and lecture theatres.

If you demonstrate a lack of respect and consideration for others, what would happen? Penalties can range from:

• Being required to leave lectures
• Being required to discuss your behaviour with lecturing staff
• Being required to attend a formal meeting with the School’s Director of Learning and Teaching. A formal record of this meeting will be retained on your academic record.
• In extreme and persistent cases the School can refer students to the University’s Office of Academic Appeals and Regulations which may impose one or more penalties, such as a fine, a formal warning and suspension from the University.