Statute of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
TITLE I - General Principles
Art. 2 - Guiding principles
The University guarantees the freedom of research and teaching established in the Constitution and in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.
The action of the University is inspired by the principles of respect for human dignity, rejection of all forms of discrimination, full individual responsibility towards the academic community and civil society, honesty, fairness and transparency set out in the University Code of Ethics.
The University conforms its activities to criteria of efficiency and effectiveness; it acts towards the staff with impartiality, promoting their merit and enhancing their skills, professionalism and responsibility.
The University promotes the circulation of ideas and free discussion on problems associated with the achievement of its institutional goals, in accordance with the principles of advertising and information.
The University promotes the internationalisation processes of research and university studies.
The University also develops advanced scientific training for the purposes of cultural, scientific and technological advancement of the territories on which it insists.
The University promotes exchange and collaboration on the teaching and research level with other universities within the region and across the country.
The University pursues its institutional goals with the contribution of its staff and students. It also enhances the participation and support of institutions, organisations, associations and people who share its inspiring principles.
The University assumes safety in study and workplaces as a fundamental value, pursuing prevention policies and supporting information and the culture of good practices useful for the protection of safety and health at work.
