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Anti-bullying and harassment

All members of the University community are required to comply with the University’s Harassment policy. 

DPAG Respectful Behaviours Framework

We ask all members of our community to adhere to the core principles of the DPAG Respectful Behaviours Framework. This is not an exhaustive or restrictive list of acceptable behaviours, rather a framework establishing the expected spirit by which we treat and respect each other.  The framework aims to ensure that individuals are accountable for their own behaviours, whilst encouraging the creation of healthy working relationships across the department.  This will help to foster an environment where people are treated fairly, and feel recognised and valued for their contributions and ideas.  It will help us all to engage in open and respectful communication, and address conflict constructively.

If you feel that you are being treated disrespectfully, please reach out to the HR Team, Head of Administration & Finance, EDI Officer, or a Harassment Adviser (details below).  You can also share feedback, anonymously if preferred, using the DPAG feedback form: (https://forms.office.com/r/mCrYvTc30P)

DPAG has five Harassment Advisors who are trained to listen and confidentially support those who feel they are being bullied. They are:

Alternatively, you may wish to contact colleagues in the Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM):

Amarjit Bhomra (Department of Paediatrics): amarjit.bhomra@paediatrics.ox.ac.uk

Georgina Bishop (Department of Paediatrics) georgina.bishop@paediatrics.ox.ac.uk

Alternatively, if you would prefer to speak to someone outside of our department you can contact the Biochemistry Welfare Officers:

Anna Lastuvkova: anna.lastuvkova@bioch.ox.ac.uk

Marie Hockney: marie.hockney@bioch.ox.ac.uk

Jane Mellor: jane.mellor@bioch.ox.ac.uk

Mark Wormald: mark.wormald@bioch.ox.ac.uk

Kiren Bhomra: kiren.bhomra@bioch.ox.ac.uk

Melissa Webby: melissa.webby@bioch.ox.ac.uk

Ben Foster: Benjamin.foster@bioch.ox.ac.uk

Or call the Harassment Line and ask for a referral:

Tel: 01865 270760

harassment.line@admin.ox.ac.uk

Harassment Advisors are available for a confidential chat via Teams and can be emailed to arrange. If you would like to speak to an advisor outside of DPAG and Biochemistry, email harassment.line@admin.ox.ac.uk.

Students can also talk to the OUSU Student Advice Service which is specifically designed for students to provide support in a wide range of situations.  Tel: (2)88466. Email: advice@oxfordsu.ox.ac.uk. Please see Harassment and conflict advice for students for further information on resources available to students.

Mediation Service

mediation

Mediation is a confidential, voluntary and informal process that helps you resolve workplace conflicts constructively – it’s never too early to seek support.

The MSD Mediation Service is open to all staff and graduate students within Medical Sciences Division.

If you’d like to find out more, visit MSD Mediation Service  or email the team – mediation@ndorms.ox.ac.uk