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DPU students in front of an artwork in the entrance area of Danube Private University.

Humanistic Ideal

Technical progress and a humanistic mission statement are in line with the philosophy of DPU. It sees its task not only in producing highly qualified dentists and physicians, but also in the comprehensive education of mind and soul. DPU students are taught to understand their profession as a service to their fellow humans. Seminars in ethics, integrity, and mindfulness give students the opportunity to develop their individual skills for the benefit of patients.

A Corporate Social Responsibility department was established at DPU and is actively supported by the university administration and the departments of Human and Dental Medicine with projects and donations.

This enables DPU students to integrate themselves as creative and cooperative partners in the international humanitarian community.

Code of Conduct

Section 1 – Preamble
Danube Private University GmbH (DPU), Steiner Landstrasse 124, 3500 Krems an der Donau, Austria, is a university committed – including in relation to its humanistic ideal – to the fundamental values of integrity, scientific rigour, respect, responsibility, inclusion and sustainability. DPU and the Signatory hereby conclude the following Code of Conduct in order to ensure a safe, supportive and professional environment for study, teaching, research, clinical practice and administration.

 

Section 2 – Scope

  1. This Code of Conduct applies to all students and staff members at DPU.
  2. This Code of Conduct is an integral part of student-staff relationships. By signing this
    document, the student acknowledges the following Code of Conduct with binding effect.

 

Section 3 – General conduct

  1. Integrity, respect, consideration, cooperation and responsibility shape relationships within the university community.
  2. DPU undertakes to create a learning and working environment conducive to good health.
    In particular, this includes protecting and promoting the mental well-being of all members of the university community.
  3. Students and staff members at DPU also share responsibility for a positive and inclusive learning and working environment.
  4. Punctuality and reliability are required in relation to classes, working hours and academic deadlines.
  5. DPU, its students and its staff members undertake to actively promote equal opportunities, appreciation of diversity and accessibility – irrespective of gender, age,
    ethnic background, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability or other personal characteristics. Violence, discrimination, bullying, harassment and degradation of any form will not be tolerated.

 

Section 4 – Academic and professional integrity

  1. Compliance with the principles of Good Scientific Practice (GSP) is mandatory.
  2. The Signatory undertakes to respect the intellectual property of third parties and to avoid any form of deceit, in particular in the form of plagiarism, forgery or data manipulation. Students shall complete all examinations and written, practical, oral and other assignments independently and honestly – including regarding the use of artificial intelligence.
  3. Potential conflicts of interest in teaching, research, clinical practical and administration shall be disclosed at the earliest opportunity.

 

Section 5 – Cleanliness, tidiness and safety

  1. DPU is a place of learning, research and engagement. All rooms, offices and outdoor spaces must therefore be kept clean and tidy.
  2. Fire safety, security and building regulations (including escape routes, emergency exits, etc.) must be followed.
  3. The consumption of any and all drugs on university premises is strictly prohibited. Alcohol is only permitted at specific, approved events, which take place occasionally.
    Smoking is permitted at signposted locations in outdoor areas on campus.

 

Section 6 – Use of facilities and resources

  1. University rooms, equipment, furniture and digital resources must be used with care and for their intended purpose.
  2. Any damage or technical defects shall be reported to administrative staff immediately.
  3. Inappropriate or unauthorised private use of DPU property is not permitted.
    DPU students and staff members are to engage with the environment and handle materials in a responsible manner that avoids waste. This includes, in particular, avoiding unnecessary use of paper, using energy in a sensible way and ensuring that travel and transport is planned with sustainability in mind.

 

Section 7 – Communication and media responsibility

  1. The Signatory undertakes to conduct themself in a respectful, responsible and businesslike manner in all forms of (digital) communication and to comply with data protection requirements.
  2. The Signatory undertakes to represent DPU mindfully on social media and in public in general in order to avoid damaging the reputation of DPU.
  3. Confidential information may not be published or disclosed to unauthorised parties.
  4. The protection of personal data is an integral component of university activities. DPU processes and uses such data exclusively in accordance with the currently valid EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and DPU’s internal data protection guidelines

 

Section 8 – Conflict resolution and responsibility

  1. In the event of queries, conflicts or infractions, please contact the relevant office (e.g. university management or the ombudsperson) at the earliest opportunity.
  2. DPU, students and staff members share responsibility for adherence to the Code of Conduct

 

Section 9 – Consequences for infringements

Violations of this Code of Conduct may have consequences in line with the legal basis according to currently applicable study and work agreements.

 

Section 10 – Final provisions

  1. This Code of Conduct shall take effect upon signature.
  2. DPU shall provide written notice of any amendments to the Code of Conduct, which shall become binding upon publication.