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Hello,

As a student, you now have the opportunity to have an impact and give your opinion about your work environment.

Answering the survey takes approximately 10 minutes, and your responses will be treated anonymously. The survey is part of Karlstad University's systematic work environment management.Your answers are important for the work on your and all students' work environment.

This survey mainly focuses on the psychosocial environment at Karlstad University.

On equal opportunities and zero tolerance/Lika villkor:

Karlstad University aims to promote all students' ability to pursue their studies regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, age, ethnic background, religion or other belief, sexual orientation, or disability. Offensive treatment, harassment based on grounds of discrimination, or sexual harassment should not occur.

Thank you for your participation!

Karlstad University and Karlstad Student Union

Background questions

Gender:

Your age

I primarily pursue my studies at:

I am primarily a:

Campus student
Distance student

How is your education structured?

Includes on-campus meetings
Entirely online

I am primarily a student in a:

Program
Independent course

In my studies at Karlstad University, I am currently in:

Are you an international student?

Are you a full-time student?

10.

Are you aware of how to submit feedback and complaints regarding matters related to your studies at Karlstad University?

11.

As a student, you have the right to contact the university if you have feedback or complaints. You can always reach out to program council representatives, or the student union’s student ombudsmen if you have questions or concerns.

12.

Have you been treated respectfully in cases where you raised a problem or submitted a complaint to the university?

13.

Here you can elaborate on your answer as a student

14.

How satisfied are you with your overall study conditions?

15.

What can the university do to help you enjoy your studies more?

16.

Regarding your studies at Karlstad University, how safe do you feel in relation to the following points?

	Not applicable	1. Not at all	2.	3.	4.	5.	6.Very much so
Being in our study rooms	Not applicable, answer alternative for Being in our study rooms	1. Not at all, answer alternative for Being in our study rooms	2., answer alternative for Being in our study rooms	3., answer alternative for Being in our study rooms	4., answer alternative for Being in our study rooms	5., answer alternative for Being in our study rooms	6.Very much so, answer alternative for Being in our study rooms
Being in our Cafés/Gläntan etc.	Not applicable, answer alternative for Being in our Cafés/Gläntan etc.	1. Not at all, answer alternative for Being in our Cafés/Gläntan etc.	2., answer alternative for Being in our Cafés/Gläntan etc.	3., answer alternative for Being in our Cafés/Gläntan etc.	4., answer alternative for Being in our Cafés/Gläntan etc.	5., answer alternative for Being in our Cafés/Gläntan etc.	6.Very much so, answer alternative for Being in our Cafés/Gläntan etc.
Contacting any of our support services	Not applicable, answer alternative for Contacting any of our support services	1. Not at all, answer alternative for Contacting any of our support services	2., answer alternative for Contacting any of our support services	3., answer alternative for Contacting any of our support services	4., answer alternative for Contacting any of our support services	5., answer alternative for Contacting any of our support services	6.Very much so, answer alternative for Contacting any of our support services
Raising any issues with your closest teacher	Not applicable, answer alternative for Raising any issues with your closest teacher	1. Not at all, answer alternative for Raising any issues with your closest teacher	2., answer alternative for Raising any issues with your closest teacher	3., answer alternative for Raising any issues with your closest teacher	4., answer alternative for Raising any issues with your closest teacher	5., answer alternative for Raising any issues with your closest teacher	6.Very much so, answer alternative for Raising any issues with your closest teacher
Collaborating in group work	Not applicable, answer alternative for Collaborating in group work	1. Not at all, answer alternative for Collaborating in group work	2., answer alternative for Collaborating in group work	3., answer alternative for Collaborating in group work	4., answer alternative for Collaborating in group work	5., answer alternative for Collaborating in group work	6.Very much so, answer alternative for Collaborating in group work
Giving oral presentations	Not applicable, answer alternative for Giving oral presentations	1. Not at all, answer alternative for Giving oral presentations	2., answer alternative for Giving oral presentations	3., answer alternative for Giving oral presentations	4., answer alternative for Giving oral presentations	5., answer alternative for Giving oral presentations	6.Very much so, answer alternative for Giving oral presentations
I feel safe in the university's outdoor area	Not applicable, answer alternative for I feel safe in the university's outdoor area	1. Not at all, answer alternative for I feel safe in the university's outdoor area	2., answer alternative for I feel safe in the university's outdoor area	3., answer alternative for I feel safe in the university's outdoor area	4., answer alternative for I feel safe in the university's outdoor area	5., answer alternative for I feel safe in the university's outdoor area	6.Very much so, answer alternative for I feel safe in the university's outdoor area

17.

Support is available during your studies. Are you aware that the following support services are available to you as a student at Karlstad University?

	Yes	Yes, have been in contact	No
Disability study support	Yes, answer alternative for Disability study support	Yes, have been in contact, answer alternative for Disability study support	No, answer alternative for Disability study support
Academic advising	Yes, answer alternative for Academic advising	Yes, have been in contact, answer alternative for Academic advising	No, answer alternative for Academic advising
Student health services	Yes, answer alternative for Student health services	Yes, have been in contact, answer alternative for Student health services	No, answer alternative for Student health services
Student union’s student ombudsmen	Yes, answer alternative for Student union’s student ombudsmen	Yes, have been in contact, answer alternative for Student union’s student ombudsmen	No, answer alternative for Student union’s student ombudsmen
Library writing support	Yes, answer alternative for Library writing support	Yes, have been in contact, answer alternative for Library writing support	No, answer alternative for Library writing support
Study techniques support	Yes, answer alternative for Study techniques support	Yes, have been in contact, answer alternative for Study techniques support	No, answer alternative for Study techniques support
The University Church	Yes, answer alternative for The University Church	Yes, have been in contact, answer alternative for The University Church	No, answer alternative for The University Church

18.

I experience the treatment I receive as respectful and professional from the following services:

	Yes	No	don't know
Disability study support	Yes, answer alternative for Disability study support	No, answer alternative for Disability study support	don't know, answer alternative for Disability study support
Academic advising	Yes, answer alternative for Academic advising	No, answer alternative for Academic advising	don't know, answer alternative for Academic advising
Student health services	Yes, answer alternative for Student health services	No, answer alternative for Student health services	don't know, answer alternative for Student health services
Student union’s student ombudsman	Yes, answer alternative for Student union’s student ombudsman	No, answer alternative for Student union’s student ombudsman	don't know, answer alternative for Student union’s student ombudsman
Library writing support	Yes, answer alternative for Library writing support	No, answer alternative for Library writing support	don't know, answer alternative for Library writing support
Study techniques support	Yes, answer alternative for Study techniques support	No, answer alternative for Study techniques support	don't know, answer alternative for Study techniques support
University chaplain	Yes, answer alternative for University chaplain	No, answer alternative for University chaplain	don't know, answer alternative for University chaplain

Comment: (Open field for additional thoughts)

Reporting Incidents: IA System

Karlstad University has an incident and reporting system for students, where you can report injury, threats, or violence related to your studies. Read more on the university’s website:

Incident or accident reporting | Karlstad University

19.

Have you been exposed to threats or violence in connection with your studies?

(This does not include events organized by the student union or associations.)

20.

Have you reported threats/violence related to your studies to the university?

Offensive discrimination/bullying and harassment – during your studies at Karlstad University

Explanation: Offensive treatment refers to repeated unpleasant or negative actions directed at individuals in a way that is degrading and may lead to exclusion from the work or study group. It occurs when a personal conflict turns into disrespect for personal integrity.

Examples include: being ignored, excluded, slandered, denied information, bullied, insulted, unjustly stripped of responsibilities, or having studies sabotaged. Harassment refers to behavior that violates someone’s dignity and is linked to one of the seven grounds of discrimination: gender, age, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and disability.

Note: It is the person subjected to the behavior who determines what is perceived as offensive.

21.

Have you, during your time as a student at Karlstad University, been subjected to offensive treatment/bullying or harassment?

Yes
No
Unsure

Advice and support

If you want advice or support, you can contact the Equal Conditions Representative or the Student Health Services at Karlstad University. Information and contact details can be found on the webpage Student/Menu/Support during your studies.

22.

Have you experienced harassment or offensive behavior online that is connected to your studies at Karlstad University?

Yes
No
Unsure

23.

In what situation have you experienced offensive treatment/bullying or harassment? Please describe the situation:

(Open text field for description)

24.

On what grounds do you feel you were subjected to offensive treatment/bullying or harassment?

Sexual harassment during your studies at Karlstad University

Sexual harassment refers to unwelcome and degrading behavior of a sexual nature. This can include touching, jokes, suggestions, or invitations with sexual connotations. It can also be non-verbal, such as unwelcome images, objects, or written material of a sexual nature.

As with other forms of harassment, it is the person subjected to the behavior who determines what is perceived as offensive.

25.

Have you experienced any form of sexual harassment during your studies at Karlstad University?

Yes
No
Unsure

Advice and support

If you want advice or support, you can contact the Equal Conditions Representative or the Student Health Services at Karlstad University.

Information and contact details can be found on the webpage Student/Menu/Support during your studies.

26.

Have you experienced that someone else has been subjected to any form of sexual harassment at Karlstad University?

Yes
No
Unsure

27.

In what situation have you or someone else experienced sexual harassment?

Please specify location and time (daytime or evening). (Open text field for description)

28.

Who carried out the behavior you experienced as offensive treatment/bullying, sexual harassment, or harassment?

29.

Have you reported/contacted someone at the university to talk about the incident?

Yes
No
Prefer not to say
Not experienced

30.

Do you know where to turn for support and advice if you are subjected to offensive treatment/bullying/sexual harassment or harassment?

If you feel that you have been subjected to offensive discrimination or harassment

If you as a student feel that you have been subjected to offensive treatment, harassment, or sexual harassment at Karlstad University, you should primarily contact your course or program leader.

You can also contact the Equal Terms Representative, Student Health Services, or the Student Representative for the student union at Karlstad University.

31.

Are you aware that Karlstad University has a policy and procedure against harassment and offensive treatment?

Information about offensive treatment and harassment

On Karlstad University's website, you can find the university's governing documents regarding offensive treatment and harassment under the menu: Student → Menu → Support during studies

32.

Threats, violence, harassment, discrimination, and offensive behavior are not accepted at Karlstad University!

How do you think Karlstad University can best raise awareness about this?

Information for new students
Information on digital info screens
Workshops or lectures
Other, please describe: (Open text field)

33.

If you have any additional comments about your study situation, please write them here:

End the survey

When you choose to end the survey, it is important that you click "submit now" to complete and close it. You will not be able to go back and change your answers afterward.

Thank you for your participation!