COIL-10 Code of Conduct

Our Commitment

The organisers of Congress on ionic liquids-10 (COIL10), is committed to providing a safe and respectful conference for all participants. We embrace diversity and welcome our participants from all gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, socio-economic background, or religion.

Anti-Harassment Policy

Under no circumstances will the following behaviours be accepted:

Harassment

Any form of harassment including verbal comments relating to gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, gender identity or expression, or physical appearance is not tolerated at this event. This policy extends to electronic and social media platforms.

Inappropriate Physical Contact
Unwelcome sexual attention
This encompasses inappropriate inquiries of a sexual nature, requests for sexual favours, or persistent solicitations for dates or contact information.
Stalking or deliberate intimidation
Please refrain from photographing or recording individuals who have expressed a desire not to be photographed or recorded.
Displaying discriminatory or sexual images in public spaces

Consequences of Code of Conduct Violations

Participants found violating these principles may face sanctions, up to and including expulsion from the conference without refund, at the discretion of the conference organizers.

Responsibilities and Reporting

All attendees are subject to this anti-harassment policy. Participants asked to cease harassing behaviour must comply immediately and are expected to adhere to any sanctions imposed by event organizers or designated officials.

Reporting Harassment

If you experience harassment, observe someone else being harassed, or have any concerns, please contact any member of the COIL10 organizing committee chaired by Professor Rob Atkin and Professor Debbie Silvester-Dean, or a member of the COIL10 Committee listed below. Immediate support, including assistance in contacting law enforcement or arranging escorts, will be provided as necessary to ensure your safety during the conference.

Conference Chairs

  • Rob Atkin, The University of Western Australia (rob.atkin@uwa.edu.au)
  • Debbie Silvester-Dean, Curtin University (d.silvester-dean@curtin.edu.au)

COIL-10 Conference Committee:

  • Tam Greaves, RMIT University (tamar.greaves@rmit.edu.au)
  • Fangfang Chen, Deakin University (fangfang.chen@deakin.edu.au)
  • Mega Kar, Deakin University (m.kar@deakin.edu.au)
  • Jason Harper, University of New South Wales (j.harper@unsw.edu.au)
  • Karolina Matuszek, Monash University (karolina.matuszek@monash.edu)
  • Cristina Pozo-Gonzalo, Instituto de Carboquímica (cpozo@csic.es)
  • Haihui Joy Jiang, The University of Sydney (joy.jiang@sydney.edu.au)

Support Services in Australia:

  • For emergencies: 000
  • National Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Counselling, Information and Support Service: 1800RESPECT

Compliance

Participants are expected to adhere to these guidelines at conference venues and related social events. Your cooperation in maintaining inclusivity and respect at our conference is deeply valued and appreciated.