Code of Values

All members strive to ensure that the lab environment is open, safe, and free from discrimination, bullying, and harassment. Discrimination on any basis is abhorrent and unacceptable to us. The lab is committed to contributing to an equitable society through our science and actions.

We will achieve these goals by being:

Professional in our conduct

Being punctual
Being prepared for meetings and lab duties
Following safety procedures
Cleaning up shared/communal work space after use
Treating equipment with care
Accepting responsibility for your mistakes and proactively preventing similar issues in future
Mindful of others schedule and personal boundaries
Acknowledging others’ contributions to our success
Conducting research in a transparent manner

Welcoming and inclusive to other lab members and people outside of the lab

Supporting and welcoming people from all backgrounds and identities
Valuing and respecting the unique attributes and each others perspectives
Being considerate of the words we choose while interacting with others
Ensuring every lab member has the opportunity to participate both within the lab and in social work settings
Not addressing others in intimidating or demeaning manner
Not bullying others

Collaborative, which is a critical pillar to doing good, impactful research

Being enthusiastic about explaining our achievements to others so they can build on our work to make it even better
Actively seeking out and engaging with external groups in a transparent manner
Assisting other lab members as needed
Being open to constructive feedback from lab members

Understanding whilst dealing with team members and/or people outside the lab

Working together to resolve interpersonal conflicts
Assuming good intentions when challenged and acting in an empathetic manner
Acting in good faith
Giving colleagues benefit of the doubt
Not allowing frustrations to turn into personal attacks

Inquisitive, which is perhaps one of the most critical reasons we do what we do

Learning about the breadth of projects in the lab
Learning about techniques and research that can help improve our work
Asking questions, especially early to avoid problems later
And, asking what we might think are silly questions (they never are)

Careful in our actions and words

Taking responsibility for our own speech and actions
Not insulting or putting others down
Not engaging in exclusionary or abusive behaviours

Kind to others and yourself. Certain aspects of academic research can be detrimental to mental health and caring for ourselves

Finding the right support structure
Taking a pre-emptive approach towards the maintenance of our mental health
Being familiar with sources of help on campus
Helping create the environment conducive to mental health of all lab members
Modelling healthy work practices ourselves
Forgiving ourselves
Giving ourselves due credit for our successes (they were not down to chance!)