KTH Code of conduct

The KTH value platform is based on equal opportunities and takes a stand against all forms of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and victimisation. This is a quality issue.

HR Policy and Value Platform

This Code of Conduct complements existing legislation, agreements, regulations, internal rules and guidelines. It is based on the HR Policy with guidelines established by the KTH Board on 11 June 2018. The Code is a guide and a tool in day-to-day, ongoing operations at KTH. Its purpose is to create a good working environment and to clarify employees' responsibilities and what is expected of every employee and fellow worker. Being a KTH employee and fellow worker must be based on KTH basic values, which in turn are based on the joint value platform for all government employees. Well-developed teamwork, leadership and management are prerequisites for well-functioning operations.

As a KTH employee or fellow worker, I agree to the following:

• I always lead by example, use a professional approach in meetings and in my communications. I treat all employees, students and other collaboration partners with respect and consideration, regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, religion or other belief, social background, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity or age.
• I understand the importance of a good working relationship with my colleagues and with my manager and I take responsibility for my working tasks, my work and its quality.
• I contribute to, and work consciously for, a good working climate. I react and inform my immediate manager, another manager, the HR function, the health and safety or union representative if I perceive that there is discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment or victimisation among my colleagues and/or students. I am aware that my contribution to the work for a good working climate may affect my individual salary level and/or career development.
• I am aware that discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, victimisation or offences against the KTH basic value platform and KTH guidelines may result in disciplinary action and in extreme cases to a police report and/or dismissal from my job or connection with KTH.
• I respect the fact that my immediate manager, as employer representative, has the responsibility to lead and distribute the work of the relevant employees within the framework of the conditions prevailing at our workplace and within our research

KTH's goal is to offer students a quality education and a good study environment where they acquire valuable knowledge for their professional life. Therefore, KTH considers it very important that students have a professional approach to their studies, fellow students, teachers, and other staff at KTH during their study period.

The Code of Conduct for Students aims to clarify some of the expectations for students at KTH.

As a student at KTH, I agree to uphold the following:

• I consider all people to be of equal value. All students and staff at KTH have the same rights, opportunities and obligations, regardless of sex, transgender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion or other belief, disability, sexual orientation or age.
• Equal treatment at KTH implies a respectful and inclusive work and study environment free from harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination and offensive behaviour. I, like every student and employee, have a responsibility to treat others with respect in all meetings and to promote a secure and prejudice-free study and work environment.
• I will always lead by example and maintain a professional approach to all meetings and in all my communication. I treat all students, staff and other partners with respect and consideration, irrespective of their social background, sex, transgender, identity or expression, ethnicity, religion or other belief, disability, sexual orientation or age.
• I am aware that discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and victimisation, as well as any contravention of KTH's core values and guidelines, may be ground for disciplinary action.