As an integral part of the UCT community, the Department of Astronomy commits to the UCT core values:
• Truth, fairness, consistency and integrity in both academic and other work, and in all personal and institutional relationships.
• Compassion, generosity and concern for the needs and aspirations of others, and in particular for the challenges faced by the less privileged in our society
• Respect and tolerance for cultural, religious, political, and other differences and acknowledgement of the value of diversity in society.
• Respect for the individual privacy, dignity and the right to personal choice.
• Intellectual honesty, vigour in debate, openness to alternative ideas and respect for other views, beliefs and opinions.
• Commitment to high standards, personal fulfilment and the pursuit of excellence.
• The protection and responsible use of the University’s assets and resources.
As an integral part of the world-wide community of astronomers, the Department of Astronomy further commits to the anti-harrassment guidelines of the International Astronomical Union in all our professional activities.
Attachments:
UCT Statement of Values (Council approved - December 2016)
https://www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/UCT_Statement_of_Values.pdf
UCT General Rules and Policies 2017 (page 3: UCT Values)
https://www.uct.ac.za/usr/downloads/uct.ac.za/apply/handbooks/Handbook3_2017.pdf
IAU Anti-harrassment Guidelines
https://www.iau.org/static/archives/announcements/pdf/ann16007a.pdf