Social safety
At Maastricht University, we are committed to providing a (socially) safe working and learning environment. However, it is possible that you may encounter an undesirable situation. Below you can find where you can go for support, information, and prevention.
Direct contact
When you’re feeling unsafe, you want help as quickly as possible. Click on the items on the right to find the support that suits your needs.
I am a student
I am an employee
I am a former employee or an external staff member
I am a manager
Are you a student and do you need support?
Social safety for employees and former employees
"Even when you're in doubt, just reach out."
“We’re also here for employees, both internal and external, as well as former staff members. We assist with workplace conflicts, integrity issues such as conflicts of interest, and of course, undesirable behaviour. This includes (sexual) harassment or bullying, but it’s certainly not limited to that.
The message from our Social Safety experts is: 'If you feel unsafe, contact us. Even if you're unsure or don’t know exactly who to turn to: we’ll help you move forward in any case.’”
Esther Goethart, coordinator of the Concerns en Complaints Point
How do the Social Safety experts work?
The Social Safety experts work impartially and independently. They offer you a listening ear, are a sounding board, and work with you to find a good solution to your question. There is always a colleague available who knows all the informal and formal pathways within the university and will help you determine who is best suited to assist you with your question, concern, report, or complaint. Of course, you are also welcome to simply vent. All conversations with the social safety experts are confidential.
