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The\u00a0UNITA Code of Ethics and Conduct<\/strong><\/span> is an essential document that outlines the\u00a0shared ethical values of the alliance<\/strong><\/span>: integrity, commitment, professionalism, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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It lays out the expected behaviors for everyone in the UNITA community, including students, academic staff, and administrative personnel involved in collaborative activities. These values come to life through specific guidance, like steering clear of conflicts of interest (integrity), creating safe and inclusive workspaces (commitment), ensuring respectful and confidential communication (professionalism), advocating for gender equality (diversity and inclusion), and promoting environmentally friendly choices (sustainability).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Purpose<\/strong><\/p>

The Code acts as a\u00a0self-regulation and decision-making guide<\/strong>, helping individuals and teams align their actions with UNITA\u2019s values, even when faced with tricky or unclear situations. It fosters\u00a0transparency, accountability, and ethical awareness<\/strong>.<\/p>

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Relevance to the Alliance<\/strong><\/p>

By offering a shared ethical framework, the Code of Ethics and Conduct builds\u00a0trust and collaboration among partner universities<\/strong> while honoring each institution\u2019s independence. It ensures that behavior and decision-making remain consistent across all UNITA initiatives. With the support of a diverse Ethical Committee and practical tools like advisory services and a secure whistleblowing platform, the Code bolsters the alliance\u2019s reputation as a responsible, inclusive, and forward-thinking academic network<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Created in accordance with the UNITA Code of Ethics and Conduct, the UNITA Ethical Committee<\/strong> serves as an advisory body dedicated to supporting ethical decision-making, ensuring compliance with shared standards, and promoting a culture of ethics through guidance, training, and dissemination activities.
Appointed by the Governance Board in September 2025, the Committee will serve until 31 October 2027.
Reflecting the alliance\u2019s values of diversity and inclusion, the Ethical Committee brings together members from different institutions and professional backgrounds within UNITA. The appointed members are:\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Leire San-Jos\u00e9 (Coordinator)<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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How to Contact the Committee<\/strong>
The Committee is available to the entire UNITA community for advice regarding ethical matters or the application of the Code of Ethics and Conduct.
Members can be contacted directly at ethical.committee@univ-unita.eu<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>

Reporting Misconduct (Whistleblowing)<\/strong>
To uphold a safe, transparent, and responsible academic environment, UNITA also provides a confidential whistleblowing mechanism for reporting potential breaches of the Code, including concerns involving integrity, professionalism, discrimination, or sustainability.
Anyone who witnesses or experiences unethical behavior may submit a report through the dedicated Whistleblowing Form, available at the following link: Form<\/a><\/strong>.
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UNITA Code of Ethics and Conduct The\u00a0UNITA Code of Ethics and Conduct is an essential document that outlines the\u00a0shared ethical values of the alliance: integrity, commitment, professionalism, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability. It lays out the expected behaviors for everyone in the UNITA community, including students, academic staff, and administrative personnel involved in collaborative activities. These values come to life through specific guidance, like steering clear of conflicts of interest (integrity), creating safe and inclusive workspaces (commitment), ensuring respectful and confidential communication (professionalism), advocating for gender equality (diversity and inclusion), and promoting environmentally friendly choices (sustainability). The Purpose The Code acts as a\u00a0self-regulation and decision-making guide, helping individuals and teams align their actions with UNITA\u2019s values, even when faced with tricky or unclear situations. It fosters\u00a0transparency, accountability, and ethical awareness. Additionally, it anticipates potential misconduct, aids in the fair and timely resolution of ethical dilemmas, and encourages ongoing learning through training, guidance, and reflection. Relevance to the Alliance By offering a shared ethical framework, the Code of Ethics and Conduct builds\u00a0trust and collaboration among partner universities while honoring each institution\u2019s independence. It ensures that behavior and decision-making remain consistent across all UNITA initiatives. With the support of a diverse Ethical Committee and practical tools like advisory services and a secure whistleblowing platform, the Code bolsters the alliance\u2019s reputation as a responsible, inclusive, and forward-thinking academic network Download the UNITA Code of Ethics and Conduct UNITA Ethical Committee and Reporting Channels Created in accordance with the UNITA Code of Ethics and Conduct, the UNITA Ethical Committee serves as an advisory body dedicated to supporting ethical decision-making, ensuring compliance with shared standards, and promoting a culture of ethics through guidance, training, and dissemination activities. Appointed by the Governance Board in September 2025, the Committee will serve until 31 October 2027.Reflecting the alliance\u2019s values of diversity and inclusion, the Ethical Committee brings together members from different institutions and professional backgrounds within UNITA. The appointed members are:\u00a0 Leire San-Jos\u00e9 (Coordinator) University of the Basque Country (Spain) Raffaella Cassano University of Brescia (Italy) Maria Goreti University of Beira Interior (Portugal) Genevi\u00e8ve Le Fort University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (Switzerland) Pablo Ruiz Calvo University of Zaragoza (Spain) How to Contact the CommitteeThe Committee is available to the entire UNITA community for advice regarding ethical matters or the application of the Code of Ethics and Conduct. Members can be contacted directly at ethical.committee@univ-unita.eu. 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Appointed by the Governance Board in September 2025, the Committee will serve until 31 October 2027.Reflecting the alliance\u2019s values of diversity and inclusion, the Ethical Committee brings together members from different institutions and professional backgrounds within UNITA. The appointed members are:\u00a0 Leire San-Jos\u00e9 (Coordinator) University of the Basque Country (Spain) Raffaella Cassano University of Brescia (Italy) Maria Goreti University of Beira Interior (Portugal) Genevi\u00e8ve Le Fort University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (Switzerland) Pablo Ruiz Calvo University of Zaragoza (Spain) How to Contact the CommitteeThe Committee is available to the entire UNITA community for advice regarding ethical matters or the application of the Code of Ethics and Conduct. Members can be contacted directly at ethical.committee@univ-unita.eu. Reporting Misconduct (Whistleblowing)To uphold a safe, transparent, and responsible academic environment, UNITA also provides a confidential whistleblowing mechanism for reporting potential breaches of the Code, including concerns involving integrity, professionalism, discrimination, or sustainability.Anyone who witnesses or experiences unethical behavior may submit a report through the dedicated Whistleblowing Form, available at the following link: Form. All submissions are treated with the highest level of confidentiality and fairness. The identity of the whistleblower is protected to the greatest extent possible, and UNITA strictly prohibits any form of retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith. 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