Sexual harassment and other forms of offensive behaviour
If you have been subjected to harassment or other offensive behaviour, there are several options and rules that you should be aware of. If you have any doubts about where to go or where the general limit for acceptable behaviour lies, see more below.
UCPH does not tolerate harassment or offensive behaviour. Studying and working here must be a good and safe experience for everyone. On your study information page, you can read about the rules that apply to this area. Look in the left-hand menu under Student life > Sexual harassment and other offensive behaviour.
You can always contact your student counselling service and the Student Ambassador in full confidentiality.
Read more in the menus below if you would like to file a complaint about what you have been subjected to.
At the Student Ambassador you can, among other things, get assistance to understand your options and guidance on how to complain if you decide to do so.
The ambassador is bound by a duty of confidentiality and is independent of the University. All information about your situation will therefore remain confidential unless you decide to proceed with the case yourself.
On your study information page you can read more on where and how you can send a complaint about a student. You will find the information under Student life > Sexual harassment and other form of offensive behavior > How can I complain about an employee or a fellow student?
If the head of department and dean assess that the student has shown gross or repeated unacceptable behaviour, the dean will send a report to the Rector's Office. The Rector’s Office will ensure that the student is consulted, assesses the report and makes a decision.
On your study information page you can read more on where and how you can send a complaint about an employee. You will find the information under Student life > Sexual harassment and other form of offensive behavior > How can I complain about an employee or a fellow student?
If you complain about an employee, your complaint will be treated according to the Guidelines for handling written complaints about employees. The complaint can, in extreme cases, result in the dismissal of the employee.
Links to study information page and rules
- Student at UCPH (Menu item: Illness, parental leave and special support)
- The University of Copenhagen’s rules and regulations
- Letter from Minister of Gender Equality on the prevention of sexual harassment (In Danish only)
- Employee Guide - Guidelines for the prevention and dealing with allegations of offensive behaviour, including bullying and sexual harassment
- Emplyee Guide - Guidelines for dealing with written complaints about employees