If you experience or witness something that does not feel right – such as harassment, sexual harassment, or offensive treatment – you can report it here via Safe at Chalmers or verbally to a responsible person. You can report both students and employees at Chalmers.
Form - Report an harassment
This is where you can report harassment, either if you have been harassed yourself or if you have seen or know of incidents where someone else has been harassed.
How it works
1. You report an incident.
You can submit a report using the form. All reports are received and registered confidentially, and you can choose whether you want to remain anonymous or provide your contact details.
You can also report the incident verbally to your program manager or another person responsible at Chalmers. They will then ensure that the situation is followed up and dealt with.
2. If you want to remain anonymous
What you report will be used in preventive work. We cannot investigate individual situations, but the information helps us to identify patterns and prevent problems.
3. If you provide your contact details
The investigation team will contact you to find out more about what has happened and discuss with you how the incident can be handled in different ways.
Depending on the situation, the case may:
- be handled directly through conversation – sometimes it is possible to resolve a situation quickly together with those involved.
- be referred to the responsible manager or program manager – if what happened is not considered to be harassment, sexual harassment, or offensive treatment.
- become a formal investigation – where we gather information from several people and assess what happened, which may lead to action being taken.
The investigation team will take your wishes into account, as far as possible, regarding how the case should be handled.
4. Assessment and measures
All cases investigated are handled objectively, impartially, and documented. Possible measures can range from discussions and agreements on how to respond to disciplinary decisions.
The aim of the investigation
The aim of the process is to create a safe study environment for everyone, not to punish. The investigation is a work environment investigation and is aimed at stopping unwanted behavior and preventing it from happening again. Both the person who reports and the person who is reported are treated objectively, respectfully, and offered support.
Frequently asked questions – Safe at Chalmers
Can I report anonymously?
Yes Anonymous reports are used in Chalmers' preventive work. If you want us to investigate a specific situation, you need to provide your contact details.
Can I report even if I don't know the names of those involved?
Yes You can submit a report without knowing names, or when it is someone completely unknown who has done something. Sometimes investigators can find out who the person is in a next step. Otherwise, the report will be used in Chalmers' preventive work.
Who will investigate my case?
A special investigation team at Chalmers will receive your report. If the case falls under the university's responsibility, it will be handled by Chalmers staff. None of the investigators will have any connection to your program or department. If the incident concerns student life, the case will instead be handled by a representative from the student union (Chair of the Social Unit, SO).
Who will know if a case is opened?
As few people as possible. The people who need to know about the case in order to investigate and decide on measures will be informed. This could be a program manager or supervisor. If they themselves are involved, the case will be forwarded to their supervisor.
How long does an investigation take?
It depends on the scope of the case. An investigation can take anywhere from a few weeks to months. You will always be informed about the next step and have the opportunity to ask questions during the process.
Can I bring a support person with me?
Yes. You always have the right to bring a support person to the investigation meeting—for example, a friend, your student work environment representative (SAMO), a student guidance counselor, or a union representative. The support person is there for you but does not participate in the actual meeting or investigation.
What happens when the investigation is complete?
The investigator makes an assessment and proposes possible measures. Decisions are made by the responsible manager or program director. You will be able to read the assessment and discuss it with your program director.
What can an investigation lead to?
It varies depending on the situation. It may involve discussions and mediation, changes in the study environment, or formal disciplinary measures. Some behaviors or incidents are referred to Chalmers' Disciplinary Board. The Disciplinary Board decides whether disciplinary action should be taken.
Will an investigation affect my studies?
If you report an incident:
Reporting something or participating in an investigation must not affect your studies, your grades, or your relationship with teachers. It is prohibited by law to subject you to reprisals (punishment or negative consequences) when you report harassment or other offensive treatment.
If you are reported:
An investigation in itself does not affect your courses or grades. However, if the investigation leads to a decision on disciplinary measures, such as suspension, it may affect your ability to participate in teaching and examinations during that period.
How will I know if I have been reported?
If someone reports you, you will be contacted by an investigator, your program director, or your manager. You will always have the opportunity to tell your side of the story.
Can I report incidents that happen outside of campus?
Yes. If you are subjected to abuse in a context related to Chalmers, whether it occurs during an internship, conference, trip, or digitally, you can report it to Safe at Chalmers. If you are subjected to abuse by another student or employee in a context that is not related to Chalmers but that affects your studies, you can also report it.
- Can I get support even if I don't want to report it?
Counselor and Student Health Services – here you can talk in confidence about what has happened. They will only talk to you and will not take any further action without your consent. - Student guidance counsellor – can provide support in your study situation and help you find the right contact if you want to take further action.
- Student Work Environment Representative (SAMO) – can listen and support you, but their main task is to pass on work environment issues on a more general level.
