(1) QUT seeks to create a study and work environment in which due regard is given to the human rights of all members of the QUT community, including students. (2) QUT expects that, as members of the University community, students will conduct themselves in a manner which: (3) The standards of behaviour for all QUT students are set out in this Code, and are intended to promote the good order and management of the University. All students must meet these standards of behaviour as they participate in University activities and when they interact with other students, staff, and other members of the University community such as clients and visitors. (4) The Code of conduct - student applies to all students of the University, and to individuals undertaking corporate programs, incoming placements, occupational traineeships or other similar activities. For the purposes of this Code, the general term 'student' is used. (5) Students are required to comply with the obligations set out in this Code while undertaking any activity in their capacity as a student or while engaged in any activity which impacts on the University or other members of the University community. (6) This includes on-campus activities, University or student-related activities at other sites (including, for example, during placements, field trips or exchange programs). (7) This Code also applies to online learning and other use of QUT IT resources, networks, or other learning and support services or facilities, regardless of whether accessed on campus or remotely. (8) In all interpersonal interactions with other members of the University community, students are expected to: (9) In undertaking their studies, students are expected to: (10) In managing their enrolment and academic programs, students are expected to: (11) The University acknowledges the diversity of the student population and recognises that the personal circumstances of students are varied and can pose challenges for undertaking University studies. Students are encouraged to use the support mechanisms provided by the University and others (HiQ Website and Digital Workplace - QUT staff and student access only) to assist them to meet the positive expectations set out in this section. (12) The University will deal with a student who engages in any of the following conduct under student misconduct procedures. Misconduct can arise from a single act, an omission, or a pattern of conduct by a student. (13) Engaging in conduct which does or tends to defeat or compromise the purposes of assessment of academic work, including by: (14) Deliberately, recklessly or negligently engaging in research practices which do not comply with standards for research specified in the QUT Code for Responsible Conduct of Research or otherwise failing to meet standards of academic integrity in the conduct of research. (15) Making a false or fraudulent representation, or submitting falsified or fraudulent information or documentation, in connection with any University matter. (16) Deliberately, recklessly, negligently or unlawfully accessing, using or disclosing confidential information relating to any University matter. (17) Assaulting another person, or otherwise causing or attempting to cause physical harm to another person on a University site or in connection with legitimate University activities. (18) Deliberately, recklessly or negligently endangering a person's life, health or safety on a University site or in connection with legitimate University activities. (19) Being disorderly or creating a disturbance on a University site or in connection with legitimate University activities, in a manner which may reasonably be expected to hinder or disrupt the legitimate activities of other persons. (20) Harassing, threatening or intimidating another person on a University site or in connection with legitimate University activities, so as to cause that person reasonable apprehension for their physical safety or their psychological or emotional wellbeing, or so as to limit that other person’s exercise of freedom of expression. (21) Deliberately, recklessly or negligently interfering with or causing damage to a University site or property, or to the property of another person in connection with legitimate University activities. (22) Unlawfully taking, using or interfering with University property (including the University’s intellectual property), or the property (including intellectual property) of another person. (23) Using the University's ICT resources in a manner which is inconsistent with the University's Acceptable Use of Information and Communications Technology Resources Policy. (24) Using the University's library, computer laboratories or other learning support resources and facilities in a manner which is inconsistent with any condition or use notified to students for use of the facility or resource. (25) Using the University's name, logo, trade mark, seal or other symbol without permission of the Vice-President (Administration) and University Registrar. (26) Using any other name, logo, trade mark, seal or symbol which so closely resembles the University's as to be likely to deceive. (27) Disobeying a reasonable direction issued (whether orally or in writing) by a University officer to promote the good order and management of the University. (28) Breaching any laws of the Commonwealth or the State of Queensland in connection with any University activity, including the criminal law and laws relating to copyright, discrimination, harassment, and defamation. (29) Breaching policies and procedures of the University which apply to students, including but not limited to policies relating to conduct on University land, use of University sites, discrimination, copyright and intellectual property, and health, safety and environment. (30) Discriminating against, sexually harassing, or sexually assaulting, another person on a University site or in circumstances connected in any way with University activities. (31) Publishing material which is abusive, offensive, vilifying, harassing, or discriminatory about another student, or an officer of the University, in any forum or medium, including digital media or communication technologies. (32) A student whose conduct falls below the standards outlined in Student misconduct above will be dealt with in accordance with the Management of Student Misconduct Policy. Formal disciplinary action including the imposition of a range of penalties depending on the seriousness of the breach may be applied. (33) In the case of occupational trainees, or others to whom this code applies who are not students, the University may terminate their association with QUT or may revoke rights of access to QUT IT resources and other services, facilities or infrastructure. (34) The University may, to prevent breaches of this Code, issue directions to a student regarding their future behaviour consistent with the requirements of this Code. (35) QUT supports the right of its students to free expression, including on campus and in QUT online environments. Freedom of expression may be exercised, for instance, by engaging in intellectual inquiry, holding and expressing opinions and beliefs, contributing to public debate, or participating in student associations such as the Student Guild or other student clubs and societies. (36) In exercising this right, students must act consistently with other obligations set out in this Code, in particular, the obligations to respect others and their human rights. Consequently, freedom of expression is not an absolute right. It does not entail freedom from critique, particularly in regard to academic matters. Freedom of expression may be subject to legal limitations such as defamation and anti-vilification laws, and the University also imposes other reasonable and proportionate limitations to ensure the good order of the University and the wellbeing of other students and of staff. Students must not exercise their rights to freedom of expression in a manner which may reasonably be perceived to harass, vilify, defame, intimidate or infringe upon the rights of others, including others’ rights to freedom of expression. (37) Refer to Register of Authorities and Delegations (C132, C016) (QUT staff access only).Code of Conduct - Student
Section 1 - Purpose
Section 2 - Application
Section 3 - Positive Expectations for Student Conduct
Section 4 - Student Misconduct
Section 5 - Consequences of Non-Compliance
Section 6 - Freedom of Expression
Section 7 - Definitions
Term
Definitions
Confidential Information
Means information about QUT students, studies, teaching, research or other lawful University activities, or information provided to a student about the business affairs or clients of an industry partner, which is in the possession of the student or the University or a member of the University's staff and which:
But does not include any information which:
Discrimination, Discriminating Against and Discriminatory
Each have the following meaning, as the context allows. Discrimination occurs when a person or a group of people:
Harassment and Harassing
Refers to uninvited or unreasonable behaviour, whether verbal, physical or online, which causes a person to feel intimidated, offended, or humiliated. If the behaviour is based on one of the protected characteristics or attributes defined above, harassment is a form of discrimination.
Human Rights
Has the meaning set out in the Human Rights Act 2019. Rights relevant to a student’s relationship to the University may include (but are not limited to) the rights of freedom of thought, conscience, religion and belief; freedom of expression; peaceful assembly and freedom of association; cultural rights including of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; the right to a fair hearing; and the right to protection of privacy and reputation.
IT Resources
Means any information technology resources or facility provided by the University to assist or support learning and teaching, research, administrative and business activities, and includes:
Sexual Assault
Is any unwanted or forced sexual act or behaviour without consent. It covers a broad range of sexual activity. Sexual assault occurs when an offender:
Sexual Harassment
Is any unwelcome sexual advance, unwelcome request for sexual favours or other unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature which makes a person feel offended, humiliated and/or intimidated, where a reasonable person would anticipate that reaction in the circumstances. It includes uninvited physical intimacy such as touching in a sexual way, uninvited sexual propositions, and remarks with sexual connotations. It can also include sexually offensive telephone calls, text messages, graphics, screen savers, posters, social media posts, emails, or such communications via any other electronic media.
Sexual harassment does not have to be deliberate or repeated to be unlawful.
University Officer
Includes the following:
University Site
Means any campus, land or building owned by or under the control of the University.
Top of PageSection 8 - Delegations
View Document
This is not a current document. To view the current version, click the link in the document's navigation bar.
cheating in examinations:
Protected characteristics or attributes include a person's age, breastfeeding, family responsibilities, gender identity or intersex status, impairment or disability, lawful sexual activity, parental status, political belief or activity, pregnancy, race, relationship or marital status, religious belief or activity, sex, sexuality, social origin, trade union activity, and irrelevant criminal or medical record.