Guidelines for Demonstrating on the TU Delft Campus
House rules governing demonstrations on the TU Delft campus
More than anything a university is a place for critical questions, debate and dialogue. Given thatdemonstrating is a fundamental right, our university campus can also be used as a venue for protest.Having said that, demonstrations need to be peaceful in nature and the people involved shouldadhere to our house rules.
In accordance with the national 'Guidelines on protests at universities and universities of appliedsciences' of the umbrella organisations Universities of The Netherlands (Universiteiten vanNederland, UNL) and the Netherlands Association of Universities of Applied Sciences (VerenigingHogescholen, VH), the following rules apply on our university campus.
In the event of any violation of house rules, instructions or directions, the university will takemeasures to guarantee the safety of everyone on the campus. Serious or repeated violations mayresult in the university asking those involved in the demonstration to leave the campus. If a requestto leave TU Delft premises is not complied with, the police may proceed to evacuate the location. Theuniversity will report any criminal activities, such as vandalism, to the police. If non-compliance withthese rules leads to damage being caused, those responsible may be held liable.
Emergency situation
You are responsible for your own health and safety and that of your fellowactivists. If something goes wrong (for example someone becomes unwell) you should contact thesecurity officer who is present at the event and/or TU Delft Security.
TU Delft Security contact numbers:
Control room: +31 (0)15-278 2777
In emergencies: +31 (0)15-278 8888
The safety of all TU Delft staff, students, guests and visitors on our campus is the main priority of all ofus. People who take part in demonstrations must comply with the TU Delft Regulations on the Use ofBuildings, Grounds and Facilities by Students and Visitors, the TU Delft Code of Conduct, the StudentCharter 2023-2024 which all apply in full.
DO’S:
1. TU Delft is responsible for the safety of everyone on its campus. Consequently, everyone must
comply with instructions issued by the university itself, the security team, the police and the
emergency services.
2. A demonstration must be terminated immediately if the university is of the opinion that
people's general safety cannot be guaranteed. This may be the case, for example, in the event
of disorderly conduct or threats.
3. TU Delft and the demonstration organisers must stay in close contact at all times to make sure
everything goes smoothly. With this in mind the organisation will appoint two people to be a point
of contact (PoC). The two PoCs and the university will have each other's contact information
(phone numbers) so that they can consult.
4. PoCs will be recognisable and approachable. This means that they will wear a high-vis vest at
all times so that people know that they are present and what their purpose is.
5. The demonstration location will be accessible to TU Delft staff at all times for security and
enforcement purposes.
6. During the demonstration people will be allowed to make speeches and chant slogans, hand out
pamphlets or flyers, get passers-by to sign a petition, take flags, banners or placards with them
provided they are not carried on a pole and use sound-amplifying equipment provided the volume
remains below the legal norm (50db indoors and 80db outdoors).
7. Participants may be held liable for any damage they cause, for example for the cleaning or repair
costs
DON'TS
1. Teaching, research and operations should not be hindered or hampered.
2. Participants are not allowed to wear any clothing which covers their faces.
3. Participants are not allowed to commit, incite or provoke violence.
4. Participants are not allowed to damage, destroy or deface national, cultural, religious or identity-
related symbols or images/statues of people.
5. Vandalism will not be tolerated. If any damage is caused to the property of TU Delft and/or third
parties, the person concerned may be held liable.
6. Texts on banners must not be discriminatory, insulting or inflammatory.
7. Participants are not allowed to have any objects with them which are related to banned
organisations.
8. For safety reasons participants are not allowed to:
• occupy buildings;
• start fires;
• take photos or make videos or sound recordings of people who do not give their consent
and/or are not involved in the demonstration;
• block and/or obstruct through (cycle) paths, roads, intersections, emergency entrances/exits or
escape routes;
• disobey TU Delft's smoking ban and/or policy on alcohol and drugs;
• sabotage security cameras;
• stay overnight in buildings or on TU Delft premises without permission;
• use generators;
• cause waste outside the waste bins provided by TU Delft;
• prepare/cook water or food
If you have any questions or comments, please contact the Safety and Security department (tu-iv@tudelft.nl)