Ethical principles of the University of Oulu

Training on the Ethical Principles of the University of Oulu

Enrolment key: Ethical

The University of Oulu’s ethical principles consist of our community’s expectations for ourselves and each other, as well as the activities and behaviour of each member of the community Our operating principles are based on our values and the guidelines and regulations set for the University's activities. Our principles form the basis of our culture and communicate our way of doing things, making them an integral part of our University community’s identity. 

In this training, we will cover the ethical principles of the University of Oulu and consider how they are reflected in your own daily life and activities. The training will also introduce different ways to report potential concerns.

The training aims to guide us towards responsible, respectful, and sustainable activities that are seen and felt not only in our study and work environments but also in a wider societal context. Our goal is to make everyone feel welcome and at ease when studying and working at the University of Oulu.

The training is for all members of the Oulu University community. The training is mandatory for all university employees. Each line manager is responsible for ensuring and monitoring that their team has completed the training by the end of 2025.

• You can complete the training in Moodle at a time that suits you by the end of the year.
• Enrolment key: Ethical
• The training consists of videos and reflection tasks, and its duration is approximately half an hour to an hour, depending on how much time you spend on reflection tasks.
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Content of the training:

• Introduction: Actions speak louder than words
• 1. Principle: We foster a bold and encouraging atmosphere
• 2. Principle: We promote openness and transparency
• 3. Principle: We choose sustainability every day
• 4. Principle: We behave respectfully
• 5. Principle: We promote equality and non-discrimination
• 6. Principle: We strengthen well-being in studies and work
• Report your concerns
• Ethical principles as part of everyday life
• How do we move forward together from here?