Integrity and social safety

TU/e places great importance on a number of core values in the TU/e Value statement. The scientific independence and integrity of scientific staff are key priorities. TU/e also highly values transparency and integrity in business relationships. As an organization, we regard it as important for staff and students to act with integrity in the areas of research, knowledge transfer and education. This is not self‑evident, and must be promoted actively. That is why at TU/e we commit ourselves to codes of conduct and regulations that provide guidance for working and studying at our university.

Integrity and social safety desk

The central point for your questions, issues and suggestions about integrity and social safety.

All employees, students and guests of TU/e are collectively responsible for a safe, honest and inclusive study and working environment. The TU/e expects us all -employees, students and guests to deal responsibly with each other, our work, our study and our living environment. But what if you suspect or experience inappropriate or undesirable behavior, or a conflict of interest? And you don’t know who to talk to? You can get in touch with the Integrity and Social Safety Desk.

safe@tue.nl  040-247 8430

Social Safety

Social safety is a matter that concerns all of us. All employees, students and guests of TU/e are collectively responsible for a safe and positive study and working environment. TU/e expects everyone - employee, student or guest - to deal responsibly with the ethical aspects of the study and working environment.

Scientific integrity

Everyone involved in education and research at TU/e bears personal responsibility for observing and maintaining scientific integrity. At TU/e we require strict compliance with the overall principles of professional scientific conduct in all cases.

Organizational integrity

Organizational integrity concerns rules, risks and dilemmas linked to the behavior of staff and students in relation to TU/e as an organization as well as to external stakeholders. Examples are topics such as good governance, cooperation with industry and informing management regarding ancillary activities.

Confidential advisors and ombuds

The TU/e has appointed both internal and external confidential advisors for undesirable behavior and irregularities. They assist students and staff who are confronted with inappropriate behavior and help them to find a way to end the undesirable behavior.

If necessary, they can also help you to file a formal complaint with the complaints committee for undesirable behavior.