Student Conduct & Integrity

The University provides students with the opportunity to:

• be considered for selection into courses or programs with selection criteria that are valid, explicit, fair and transparent
• enrol in courses and programs of study that are of a high standard and satisfy relevant professional requirements
• have reasonable access to appropriately qualified academic staff and academic and learning support services, materials, equipment and other resources to enable completion of academic courses
• receive clear and timely information about courses, administrative procedures and feedback on assessment tasks
• provide feedback on the teaching, learning and research environment
• receive appropriate recognition for copyright subsisting in original theses, essays and other submitted work; receive recognition for their contribution to the published work of UNSW staff; and, recognition of their legitimate share of intellectual property rights
• study and work in a safe, inclusive and productive academic environment.

The University endeavours to ensure that students:

• study in an academic environment which fosters student participation in debate and where students can express alternative points of view in accordance with the principles in the Academic Freedom and Freedom of Speech Code of Conduct.
• are treated with courtesy and respect as valued members of the University community
• are provided with the opportunity to participate in the decision-making processes of the University through elected student representatives
• are treated fairly, impartially and consistently in all aspects of University policy, procedures and practice
• are treated equitably, free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment
• have access to reasonable support services if experiencing personal, health, academic and/or disability related challenges
• have reasonable access to the records held about them
• receive respect and lawful protection of their privacy
• can make a complaint about their experience at the University
• can make a complaint or exercise a right of appeal without fear of victimisation and with the assurance that the matter will be treated seriously, expeditiously and sensitively having due regard to procedural fairness and confidentiality.

Responsibilities for this principle include:

1.1. We are all accountable for our actions and failures to act

1.2. We take care for the health, safety and wellbeing of ourselves and others

1.3. We foster a safe environment that is equitable, diverse and inclusive

1.4. We speak up and build an active bystander culture

1.5. We support one another

Responsibilities for this principle include:

2.1. We agree to clear boundaries for respectful interaction

2.2. We communicate openly and respectfully

2.3. We practice and protect academic freedom, freedom of speech and freedom of expression

Responsibilities for this principle include:

3.1. We respect intellectual property including moral rights

3.2. We are accurate, transparent and operate with integrity when we conduct or communicate our studies, research, work and identity

3.3. We conduct research responsibly and with integrity

3.4. We conduct research ethically and with appropriate approvals

3.5. We minimise risk of harm when conducting research

Responsibilities for this principle include:

4.1. We use and care for all UNSW and third-party resources responsibly and respectfully

4.2. We maintain independence and accurately disclose and manage conflicts of interest and commitments

4.3. We prevent, detect, report and respond to serious wrongdoing and fraud and corruption risks

4.4. We maintain the University’s positive reputation and good standing

4.5. We respect privacy and confidentiality

Responsibilities for this principle include:

5.1. Our work aligns with the principles and responsibilities of this Code and our legal obligations