Class 5: Our Policies And Procedures
Current written protocols for delivering our functions and responsibilities.
The Model Publication Scheme for Education - Universities (.pdf) states that information in this class is current information only.
Policies and Procedures for Conducting University Business
Please refer to the following documents:
Procedures and Policies Relating to Academic Services
Our academic policies, procedures and regulations are linked from the Registry website.
The Academic Board is responsible for procedures for the award of honorary degrees and titles.
Procedures and Policies Relating to Student Services
Please refer to the following websites:
- Welfare and Advice Services
- Health Services
- Disability Support Services
- Careers Services
- Sports and Recreational Facilities
- Accommodation and Student Housing Services
- Chaplaincy Services
- Students' Union Website
Student admission, registration procedures, management of the student records system are handled by Registry services, and details can be requested from our Information Officer.
Our complaints procedure can be found online.
Procedures and Policies Relating to Human Resources
Policies and procedures relating to the on-going development of staff, including schemes such as Investors in People, can be found on the Human Resources website. Generic terms and conditions of employment, as well as policies on upgrades and promotions may also be found on the Human Resources website and also in the various Employment Handbooks.
Please also refer to the following documents:
- Grievance Procedures and Policies
- Disciplinary Procedures and Policies
- Harassment and Bullying Policy
- Human Resources Strategy
- Policies and Procedures Relating to Probation
- Policies and Procedures Pertaining to Appraisal
- Salary Structure
Procedures and Policies Relating to Recruitment
Please refer to the following documents:
- Policies, Statements, Procedures and Guidelines Relating to Recruitment
- Public Interest Disclosure (for compliance with the Public Interest Disclosure Act)
- Job Vacancies
Code of Conduct for Members of Governing Bodies
Please refer to the following documents:
Equality and Diversity
Statements on equality and diversity may be found in the race equality policy, and throughout the Strategic Plan, especially chapters 1, 2 4 ands 11.
Policies, statements, procedures, guidelines, and action plans relating to the provision of equal opportunities with respect to age, race/ethnic origin, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation, and disability, can be found on the Human Resources website.
Health and Safety
All our Health and Safety policy and procedures are available on our website.
Estate Management
Details about the management of the University's estate can be found on the Property Services website.
Complaints Policy
Our complaints procedure can be found online.
Records Management and Personal Data Policies
Please refer to the following documents:
Information about Backups and Data Archiving is available upon request.
Research Policy and Strategy
Please refer to the following documents:
- Research Scholarship and Consultancy Committee
- Higher Degrees (Research) Committee
- Research Ethics and Governance
Charging Regimes and Policies
Details of all charging regimes and policies can be obtained from the Information Officer.