Offensive behaviour │ How to prevent, deal with and follow up

We do not accept offensive behaviour at AU. In other words, we do not accept any form of bullying, sexual harassment, violence or discrimination (see WEA guideline 4.3-1 from February 2019). Everyone at the university is responsible for ensuring that offensive behaviour does not occur.

We all have a duty to:

object and say no to offensive behaviour – both if you experience offensive behaviour against yourself, and if you witness it
help a student or an employee who experiences offensive behaviour.

As an employer, AU has an obligation to ensure a safe and healthy work environment and this includes intervening in the event of suspected or reported bullying, harassment, violence and discrimination (section 15 of the Danish Working Environment Act).

Managers, supervisors, teaching staff and others in a mentor role or similar role have a particular responsibility to act professionally and objectively in situations in which they are part of an asymmetrical (unequal) collaboration, relationship and power balance.