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Ethical guidelines

As a governmental organization, UiO is responsible for ensuring that teaching, research and dissemination are carried out in accordance with the laws and regulations governing our activities.

Employees and students should contribute to a safe and inclusive work and study environment for everyone at UiO.

UiO's academic activities are based on the principle of academic freedom. This should also be the basis for cooperation with external partners

 

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Rules governing the operations

The following are particularly central to UiO’s operations: the University and University College Act, the Public Administration Act, the Working Environment Act, the Civil Servants Act, the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act and Ethical guidelines for the Civil Service. Among others, UiO also has regulations that apply to procurement, supervision and research ethics.

For a complete overview of the regulations governing our operations, see the overview of UiO’s rules and