Code of Conduct
The IUCr 2023 Congress adheres to the IUCr GEDC Code of Conduct
The International Union of Crystallography (IUCr) represents crystallographers and molecular structural scientists worldwide and is committed to achieving equity and diversity (that mirrors our crystallography community) in all its endeavours and activities. The IUCr 2023 Congress is hosted by the Society of Crystallographers in Australia and New Zealand (SCANZ), which has its own Code of Conduct to which members are expected to adhere. A key aspect of the IUCr mission is to ensure our community fosters inclusion, ensures mutual respect, and embraces diversity. To help achieve its diversity goals, the IUCr has developed this code of conduct which applies to all its endorsed or funded activities.
Expectations of Professional, Respectful Behaviour
IUCr members, committees, commissions, speakers, award recipients, and congress attendees will:
- Exemplify the values of respect, integrity and collegiality.
- Treat others with respect, dignity and courtesy at all times including on social media.
- Foster a diverse and inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment.
- Uphold the reputation and standing of the IUCr.
- Be aware of conscious and unconscious biases that affect who we tend to favour in our decision-making and actions (e.g. for nominations, selections, awards).
- Maintain awareness of our own conduct and interaction with others when representing or participating in IUCr activities.
- Maintain awareness of the conduct of others, and where such conduct violates the code of conduct and impacts negatively on others, intervene directly or alert relevant officials promptly.
Unacceptable behaviour or harassment in any form, including advocating or encouraging harassing behaviour, will not be tolerated. IUCr members, committees, commissions and conference attendees will not tolerate bullying, intimidation, discrimination, sexual harassment, physical or verbal abuse, including at conference events, or in the workplace. Examples of unacceptable behaviour include, but are not limited to, overt or covert offensive acts, comments, signs, pranks, jokes (in person, in presentations, in publications, or online) related to gender, gender identity, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, colour, religion, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status; deliberate intimidation, threatening, stalking or following; physical contact or violence; sustained disruption of discussions/talks/oral/poster sessions; drunk and disorderly conduct. Delegates at the congress should be respected as individuals and not on their country of origin (https://council.science/what-we-do/freedoms-and-responsibilities-of-scientists/).
Sexual harassment refers to unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favours, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. The following are examples of behaviour that, when unwelcome, may constitute sexual harassment: sexual flirtations, advances, or propositions; verbal comments or physical actions of a sexual nature; sexual language and imagery; sexually degrading words; inappropriate use of nudity or sexual images or objects in public spaces or in presentations; sexually explicit jokes; inappropriate or unwanted physical contact, unnecessary touching; unwelcome sexual attention.
Data handling for presentations at the Congress
- Abstracts submitted to IUCr 2023 will be published in electronic form and provided to registered delegates. The abstracts will also be published in electronic form in Acta Crystallographica Section A.
- Selected presentations will be available for online viewing (not for download) by registered delegates during their scheduled delivery timeslots.
- Poster presentations will be available for online viewing (not for download) by registered delegates for the duration of the congress.
- Delegates are forbidden from recording presentations by screen-capture or other means and videoing or photographing presentations delivered in person
- Interactive sessions during the congress, including question-and-answer sessions associated with presentations, will not be recorded.
Who to Contact
The IUCr 2023 Congress will take seriously all reports of breaches of this code of conduct and treat all parties with respect and due process without presupposition of guilt. Complaints will be handled with sensitivity, discretion, and confidentiality to the extent allowed by the circumstances. Notification of unacceptable behaviour can be made by approaching a by e-mail to concerns@iucr2023.org.
Accessibility at IUCr 2023
The Congress aims to be accessible to interested Crystallography delegates from all around the world and of all ages and ability levels. Find out more by selecting the dropdowns below
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is fully equipped for wheelchair access needs with accessible toilets, ramps and lifts throughout our venue, including lift access from the car parks. If you’d like to hire a wheelchair from us, call the Convention Centre Customer Service team on +61 (3) 9235 8000 or email us at enquiries@mcec.com.au.
Most meeting rooms within the Convention Centre are equipped with TTA Hearing Assisted telephones, and hearing assisted devices available to hire. To book, call the Melbourne Convention Centre Customer Service team on +61 (3) 9235 8000 or email enquiries@mcec.com.au.
Braille is provided on all room door signage and fixed directional signage throughout the venue. MCEC is guide dog friendly and welcomes any registered assistance dogs into all areas of the building. If you have any questions about this please contact the Melbourne Convention Centre Customer Service team on +61 3 9235 8000 or email enquiries@mcec.com.au.
If you have any other accessibility needs or requests, please contact the Congress Secretariat via e-mail on enquiries@iucr2023.org and they will do their best to assist you.