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The Code of Conduct and Values (the Code) was created in collaboration with students and staff across the University, with a focus on providing clear parameters for respectful conduct. The Code is our overarching policy document that sets out our values and addresses our legislative obligations. We each have the power to make a positive difference in the way that we choose to respond when unforeseen circumstances arise. The new Code can support us to navigate complex circumstances.
Principles:
1: We are an inclusive UNSW community where everyone belongs
3: We act with integrity, honesty and trust
4: We act responsibly and professionally
5: We act lawfully and comply with this Code, policy documents and regulation
The Code of Conduct and Values is effective 17 May 2024. -
UNSW is trusted with public and private funds to fulfil its vision to improve lives globally, through innovative research, transformative education and a commitment to a just society.
This policy:- states the UNSW principles and objectives for expenditure and financial management
- allocates financial authority and responsibilities
- defines expected standards for expenditure and financial management, and
- states procedural requirements for each type of expenditure and financial activity.
UNSW has a new Finance Policy effective from 1 February 2024.
This policy has replaced:
About the Policy Transformation Program
The Division of Transformation, Planning & Assurance has been leading the Policy Transformation Program (PTP) to consolidate the existing policy suite of more than 260 policy documents into one code and 23 policies.
The feedback received via the Insight survey and subsequent listening groups reinforced the aims of the PTP to:
- reduce the number of policies and cut down on red tape
- adopt a trust-based approach to decision-making
- apply plain language for ease of understanding
- provide an accessible format.
This is a major reform to simplify and transform our policies. The PTP has several phases and will be implemented over three years. It will improve how we approach policy collaboration across the University.
Visit the PTP SharePoint site for more information about the program.
News
Find out here which policies have been transformed at UNSW.
UNSW has a new Code of Conduct and Values effective 17 May 2024. The new Code replaces four codes of conduct:
- Code of Conduct
- Student Code of Conduct
- Research Code of Conduct
- Academic Freedom and Freedom of Speech Code of Conduct.
The Code of Conduct and Values adopts industry codes to maintain currency including the:
- Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
- A Model Code for the Protection of Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom in Australian Higher Education Providers and
- AIATSIS Code of Ethics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research.