The rules and regulations of the higher education institutions of Oulu (University of Oulu and Oulu University of Applied Sciences Ltd) apply in campus areas and, where applicable, elsewhere where activities related to the teaching and research of the University or University of Applied Sciences are organised.
The rules and regulations apply to the entire higher education community, students, staff members and, where applicable, other visitors and employees in campus areas. Labour legislation also regulates matters concerning personnel. In addition to these rules and regulations, currently valid laws and regulations are also taken into account.
The rules and regulations ensure the general safety at higher education institutions, a comfortable working and studying environment, and the promotion of equal treatment. Each student and staff member should read through the rules and regulations that apply to them and follow them.
In teaching and research, higher education institutions are committed to following responsible conduct of research in accordance with the guidelines of the Finnish National Board on Research Integrity.
Everyone is responsible for good conduct. Members of the higher education community have the right to a safe and equal learning and working environment. Everyone must behave appropriately in the facilities of higher education institutions and follow safety instructions. Threatening and violent behaviour, activities that disturb the public order and indicate violence, physical and verbal threats, and discrimination, bullying and harassment against a person or different groups are prohibited. The possession of objects and substances suitable for damaging another person is prohibited in the areas of higher education institutions.
Inappropriate behaviour is considered to include activities that disturb the public order or indicate violence, discrimination, bullying and harassment, physical or verbal threats from another person, as well as presenting another person's work as your own, and other misconduct in studying. Inappropriate behaviour should be brought to the attention of staff and supervisors.
During the opening hours of the campus, buildings are a public space where you can move and stay at freely when you are not disturbing others. The use of electric scooters and bicycles is prohibited indoors, as is charging their batteries.
The access to some workspaces, such as computer labs, laboratories and special teaching facilities, are restricted to students and staff that have an ID with an access control tag. Outside the opening hours, access to all facilities of higher education institutions is only possible with access control tags. It is prohibited to allow unknown persons whose right of access you do not know to access the restricted premises and the facilities of higher education institutions with your access control tag outside the opening hours.
In addition to access control, the campus area and common spaces are monitored by camera surveillance in order to maintain safety and to verify misconduct afterwards. Higher education institutions may hand over images and video in their possession to the pre-trial investigation authorities to prevent or investigate offences. Camera surveillance is only in places and to the extent permitted by law.
The facilities and equipment of higher education institutions are intended for tasks related to studies, research and higher education institutions. The facilities can only be rented or reserved for activities that support these tasks.
Unrelated commercial, political and religious activities and other promoting are prohibited in the hallways. Before general state elections, election debates and election events encouraging voting can be organized on campuses at the initiative of the university or the university of applied sciences or the student unions.
Organising a demonstration outside in a public place is everyone's basic right. A permit is not required for the demonstration, but the police department of the place of assembly must be notified at least 24 hours in advance. Demonstrations are not permitted inside the campuses.
Property in shared use in the area of higher education institutions is handled thoughtfully and carefully. Everyone is obliged to compensate for the damage they caused to the property or premises of higher education institutions whether it was intentionally or through neglect. Everyone also does their part to ensure that the facilities are tidy and comfortable. Posters and signs are only allowed to be attached to notice boards. Accommodation in the campus area of higher education institutions, even temporarily, is prohibited.
It is prohibited to be intoxicated in the area of higher education institutions. A person who is under the influence of intoxicants or disturbs others with their behaviour can be removed from teaching and from the area of higher education institutions. However, the consumption of intoxicants is permitted in separately permitted events and in restaurants' serving areas in accordance with the restaurants' instructions. The use of intoxicants must not cause disturbance even in the aforementioned situations.
When a student is suspected of being intoxicated or under the influence of a narcotic substance, their participation in teaching may be prevented or, if necessary, suspended. In terms of personnel, the substance abuse programmes of higher education institutions act as guidelines in substance abuse cases.
Smoking is only permitted in places reserved for smoking. There are no such places on the campus if the Tobacco Act prohibits smoking in the area.
Penalties for violating the rules and regulations have been separately specified. In the case of students, possible penalties are a verbal warning; removal from the teaching or school premises; written warning from the President; and temporary suspension. Before the matter is resolved, the act or neglect that is the cause of the disciplinary penalty must be specified, the necessary clarification must be obtained and the student must be given an opportunity to be heard in the matter.
In the case of staff, possible consequences are a verbal and written warning and, in some cases, dismissal or termination of employment. The consequences of activities that deviate from the employer's instructions are described separately in the personnel's instructions.
Vehicles must be parked in places designated as parking spaces. Emergency access roads must be kept absolutely free and accessible. Incorrect parking can be punished under the Road Traffic Act.