The School of Physics is committed to helping the University implement the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Framework and Action Plan 2025-2028.

The below information is provided to help our staff and students identify useful points of contact for discussing all aspects of EDI within our School.

Codes of conduct

The School of Physics expects all of our staff, students, and visitors to abide by the University's Code of Conduct and the University' Student Rules.

Reporting

In the case that a student/member of staff has experienced any form of bullying, harassment or sexual harassment, University College Cork has established supports and procedures for reporting and resolving these incidents. The exact details can be found on pages 10-20 of the Duty of Respect and Right to Dignity at Work document published by University College Cork.

The policies and procedures for reporting any grievances or whistle blowing are detailed here:
Grievance policy for staff.
Whistle blowing policy for staff
Student Complaints Policy and Procedure

If any of our staff or students wish to submit anonymous feedback on issues they have been experiencing or improvements within the School they'd like to see, a form is available at this link. The responses to this form are visible to the chair and the secretary of the EDI committee.

Supports

School of Physics staff available for reporting and initial support. Students can also contact their director of studies for their academic year regarding any academic concerns. 

The head of the Research committee, Dr. Michael Tremmel (mtremmel@ucc.ie), should be contacted for issues related to research staff.

For any other concerns or reports, you should contact either: 
Bryan Kellehar (Chair of EDI Committee, bryan.kelleher@ucc.ie)
Paul Callanan (Head of School, paulc@ucc.ie)

The School of Physics EDI Committee page can be accessed here.

Staff are also encouraged to avail of the following University supports:
HR Staff Wellbeing & Development Officer
Trade Union Representative
Independent Staff Ombudsperson
University’s Employee Assistance Programme

Students are also encouraged to avail of the following University supports:
Student Advisor and Ombudsman
Students Union Welfare Officer
Campus Watch
Student Counselling