Content of the workshop

Anyone can witness inappropriate behaviour. This training aims to make the collective norm discussable and to learn how to take collective responsibility towards undesired behaviour. This training is specifically organised for PhD researchers and young researchers only to help ensure a safe space.

During this training you will:

  • Learn to recognise inappropriate behaviour, including discrimination.
  • Gain insight into (power) dynamics that normalise inappropriate behaviour.
  • Learn to recognise (psychological and environmental) factors that hinder bystanders’ reactions.
  • Learn the importance of responding to inappropriate behaviour, in particular as a witness to inappropriate behaviour.
  • Gain insight into response strategies, mostly through the 4 D’s: Direct action, Distract, Delegate, Delay.
  • Learn which language to use to indicate personal boundaries, engage resources and discuss collective norms.

Preparatory work

Before the course, participants are asked to follow the screencast (approx. 22 minutes) about the theoretical basics of Bystander Intervention.

Practical information

Dates and location : 

Course HC01: 
17 November 2025
10h00 - 12h00
Campus Middelheim - Building G - Room G.005

Teacher:

dr. Kristien Daems (Antwerp Doctoral School) & Lien Smets (HR Dept.)

Language of the course:

English

Docop-points:

This course counts for 0,2 docop-points.

Registration:

 Via Sisa Self Service. Log in with your student account. Registration is possible as from 9 September 2025 and after you've been (re-)enrolled as a PhD student for 2025-2026.