The Ethics Code
1. Responsibility and Accountability
In order to uphold our commitment to responsibility and accountability, we will:
1.1. Embed the principle of individual responsibility at every level of WNU’s management and governance structures.
1.2. Raise concerns relating to ethical matters as they arise.
2. Integrity
In order to uphold our commitment to integrity, we will:
2.1. Be honest and truthful.
2.2. Act in accordance with all relevant legislation and statutory requirements.
2.3. Declare interests and manage appropriately possible conflicts.
2.4. Be transparent and consistent in our decision making.
2.5. Maintain our independence in engaging with outside parties.
2.6. Conduct fundraising activities in line with the principles set out in the Ethics Code.
3. Intellectual Freedom
In order to uphold our commitment to intellectual freedom, we will:
3.1. Protect individuals’ freedom of expression.
3.2. Uphold the freedom to research and convey research findings.
4. Equality of respect and opportunity
In order to uphold our commitment to advancing equality of respect and opportunity, we will treat all people with (equal) dignity and respect and ensure that all people will receive equal treatment regardless of because of their role at the WNU, age, disability, gender (including gender reassignment and gender identity), race colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity or social or economic background.
5. Collegiality
In order to uphold our commitment to collegiality, we will promote within WNU an inclusive and participatory working and social environment in which we encourage, support and behave appropriately to one another.
6. Sustainability
In order to uphold our commitment to sustainability, we will minimise any negative impact we may have on the natural and built environment by effectively managing our resources.