Graduate Catalog > 19. Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy > 19.1 Students’ Rights > 19.1.1 Freedom of Expression
This includes the right to express or disseminate information and ideas, as well as the right to seek, receive and impart information and ideas. The University highly praises the rights of freedom of speech, expression, petition or appeal, and promotes a balanced and respectful debate. With this privilege, comes a responsibility on the part of students to refrain from any debate that may cause or promote hatred, bigotry, discrimination, harassment, distress to any of the University community members and University visitors. In addition, students must respect the laws and conventions of the UAE and Islamic values.
Students have the right to express themselves in technology platforms and social media such as email, blogs, creating webpages or hosting a chat room. These platforms, however, must be regulated by the University to ensure that no abuse or profane language is used.
Students have the right to dress as they wish as long as they conform to the standards stipulated by the dress code of the University of Dubai.