Anyone who is subjected to bullying, harassment, discrimination, offensive or improper conduct may feel the need to talk with fellow students or staff in order to assess the events and their own reactions before deciding whether to take the matter further. Employees are subject to the duty of confidentiality. In the event that serious circumstances are uncovered, and the person affected does not have the strength to take the matter further, they may give the person they have contacted consent to do so on their behalf.
Persons who are notified of bullying or discrimination must provide support, guidance and assistance. Students must be able to feel confident that they will be met with knowledge and understanding within a confidential framework.
Alternative ways to raise such matters at VID:
- Raise the matter with an employee you trust
- Raise the matter with the relevant head of studies
- Raise the matter with the dean of the relevant faculty
- Contact the student priest or student deacon
- Raise the matter with the Rector
You can also talk with your student representative or representatives from the student council.
VID aims to resolve issues concerning bullying and discrimination immediately, and at the lowest level possible. If this is not possible, the aggrieved party should submit a written complaint to VID.
Any issues that concern unwanted sexual attention/harassment should be reported to VID by the aggrieved party.
If you want to take the matter further, you should report it to the dean at your faculty or to the pro-rector if you are a PhD student:
A secure online platform for reporting incidents is currently being developed.