Conference Social Media Policy
We encourage attendees to share their conference experience on social media and help foster thoughtful discussion before, during, and after the event.
When posting about conference sessions, please be clear about whose ideas you are presenting. Distinguish between comments or findings made by the presenter, questions or observations from audience members, and your own interpretations or opinions.
Please be mindful of the privacy and preferences of fellow attendees. Do not share photographs, recordings, or personal information about others without their permission where appropriate. Respect any requests from speakers regarding photography, recording, or live posting during their sessions.
We expect all online discussions related to the conference to reflect the same standards of professionalism and respect that apply during the event itself. Healthy debate and constructive criticism are welcome; however, personal attacks, harassment, discriminatory language, intimidation, or targeted abuse of speakers, attendees, organisers, or others will not be tolerated. Critique ideas rather than individuals, and engage with others in a courteous and respectful manner.
BASEES 2027 Anti-Harassment Policy and Code of Conduct regarding Russia’s war against Ukraine
The BASEES 2027 conference is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, nationality, citizenship, race, or religion. As an academic gathering, the conference promotes engagement, collaboration, and the understanding of a broad range of viewpoints, all underpinned by our shared values of scholarly rigor, collegiality, and mutual respect. We do not tolerate harassment of participants or staff in any form.
In response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and representation made by our community, BASEES, ASEEES and AATSEEL issued joint statements: Firstly, a Joint Statement of Opposition to Banning Scholars Based on Citizenship, and secondly, a Joint Statement Condemning Russian University Presidents’ Statement of Support for Russia’s Assault on Ukraine. These statements, along with translations in Ukrainian and Russian, can be found on the BASEES website.
In line with the above, we have adopted the following policy for the forthcoming BASEES 2027 conference:
– Sessions of the conference or any part of the venue must not be used as a platform for agitation, propaganda, or activities that support war, conflict, or genocidal ideas in relation to Russia’s war against Ukraine or any other war and conflict.
– Students and scholars based in Russia or Belarus will participate in a personal capacity.
– Our established anti-harassment policy will apply.