Code of Conduct

The Lovelace-Hodgkin Symposium organisers are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, accessible, respectful, and welcoming environment for all symposium participants. It is our desire that every participant will feel free to express their ideas, will feel heard, and highly valued.

All participants, including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, exhibitors, service providers, and others are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct. This Code of Conduct applies throughout the duration of the Lovelace-Hodgkin Symposium.

Expected Behaviour

• All participants are treated with respect and consideration, valuing a diversity of views and opinions.  
• Be open, inclusive and collaborative.
• Communicate with respect for others, critiquing ideas rather than individuals.
• Be mindful of your environment and of your fellow participants. 
• Alert symposium organisers if you notice an unsafe situation, or someone in distress.

Unacceptable Behaviour

• Acts of harassment (whether overt or covert), intimidation, or discrimination in any form will not be tolerated.
• Physical or verbal abuse of any attendee will not be tolerated.
• Sustained disruption of presentations, panel discussions or workshops.
• Anyone requested to stop unacceptable behaviour is expected to comply promptly.

Safe Reporting Procedure

• If you are the subject of, or have witnessed unacceptable behaviour at the event, please immediately notify a member of the Team (Dr Ciorsdaidh Watts or Dr Lydia Bach) in-person or via email (LovelaceHodgkinSymposium@glasgow.ac.uk).
• Anyone experiencing/witnessing behaviour that constitutes an immediate or serious threat to public safety is advised to call 999 and 0141 330 4444 for security.