Understand what to do before inviting a high-profile visitor and what steps to take when receiving approval.…

File location:

External relations

Document type:

Guide

Scope (applies to):

all staff

Accessibility. The University of St Andrews is committed to making the University website accessible to all. To do this, web pages and apps must meet the international Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA accessibility standard.…

File location:

Information technology > Digital standards

Published date:

1 November 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This procedure provides an overview of the process to be followed when recruiting new employees who will be based overseas or posting existing employees to work overseas on a long-term basis.…

File location:

Staff > Recruitment

Published date:

4 January 2024

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Google Analytics policy. Google Analytics is a powerful data tool that tracks and reports website and mobile app traffic. This policy describes the arrangement between the Digital Communications team and any University members of staff in relation…

File location:

Information technology > Digital standards

Published date:

1 November 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Search policy. This policy applies to the use of Funnelback, the University search engine. Funnelback is provided by a third-party company, Squiz. This policy applies where Funnelback is used, such as the main University search. Funnelback only…

File location:

Information technology > Digital standards

Published date:

4 June 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

To provide guidance and instructions on the expense procedure.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Expenses

Published date:

2 May 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Image standards. This information is for University staff and students who are producing and publishing images intended for use on the University of St Andrews website, social media channels, or other online sources. Technical specifications. Open…

File location:

Information technology > Digital standards

Published date:

1 November 2019

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Links policy. Open all. URL policy. The following guidelines only apply to links on the University website. Lowercase. All URLs must be lowercase. For example:. http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/. Not:.…

File location:

Information technology > Digital standards

Published date:

1 November 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

To consider the ‘supply side’ of wellbeing provision in the university and provide a single definition of the term ‘wellbeing’ to facilitate wider conversation.…

File location:

Staff > Health and well-being

Published date:

10 April 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

PDF standards. Overview. PDF stands for Portable Document Format and is a common internet file format. It's used for electronic distribution because it keeps the look and feel of the original document, including the fonts, colours, images, and layout…

File location:

Information technology > Digital standards

Published date:

1 November 2019

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

EDI review performed by Stuart Hall 11/01/2023. Confirms the purpose and procedure for the probation period.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Probation

Published date:

2 May 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Events system policy. The Digital Communications team is responsible for the events publishing and reservation system found in the University events system. This policy relates to using this system. Email itservicedesk@st-andrews.ac.uk if you…

File location:

Information technology > Digital standards

Published date:

1 November 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Usability testing policy. This policy covers all usability testing which takes place at the University of St Andrews and applies to all staff who are involved in any usability testing process. The policy applies to in-person and distance testing,…

File location:

Information technology > Digital standards

Published date:

1 November 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides information on visa regulations.…

File location:

Staff > Rights to work

Published date:

6 February 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

WordPress policy. This policy covers all WordPress sites hosted within the University's WordPress multisite installation. All sites within the multisite are found on the domain wp.st-andrews.ac.uk. For academics and researchers who require a site…

File location:

Information technology > Digital standards

Published date:

1 November 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Provides information on visa regulations.…

File location:

Staff > Rights to work

Published date:

6 February 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy provides all information relating to S-coding and the process to be followed.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > S-coding

Published date:

24 May 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

The policy seeks to define what should be considered as consultancy and encourage this activity within a supported environment and with relevant agreements.…

File location:

Research > External work

Published date:

17 May 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This guide is intended to help you navigate copyright issues relating to writing and submitting your thesis…

File location:

Library and museum services

Published date:

9 June 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

To provide guidance on the University’s approach to the protection and exploitation of Intellectual Property.…

File location:

Research > External work

Published date:

1 March 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This policy concerns all matters relating to Academic Alerts including types and status, attendance monitoring and procedures for issuing and managing academic alerts.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Academic alerts

Published date:

25 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This policy sets out the framework for raising, addressing and resolving concerns in the workplace.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Resolving workplace disputes

Published date:

23 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy outlines processes and procedures relating to the role of External Examiners for taught programmes. Guidance on external examining for Postgraduate Research students is available via the Assessment of Postgraduate Research students…

File location:

Academic policies > Quality and standards > External examiners

Published date:

29 May 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Committed to respect and fair treatment for everyone, eliminating discrimination and actively promoting equality of opportunity and delivering fairness to all.…

File location:

Staff > Equality, diversity and inclusion > Review

Published date:

4 January 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Probation process in the form of a diagram. EDI confirmed EIA not required.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Probation

Published date:

1 March 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy sets out the procedure for raising and responding to disclosures of GBV and sexual misconduct.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Dignity and respect

Published date:

18 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy sets out the University’s approach to the reimbursement of immigration costs.…

File location:

Staff > Rights to work > Immigration

Published date:

6 February 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To inform staff of the University’s travel plan…

File location:

Estate > Environmental sustainability

Published date:

8 September 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This describes how staff and students can advertise events, etc, throughout the Library estate.…

File location:

Library and museum services

Published date:

8 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This document provides employees with guidance on leaving the University.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Leaving the University

Published date:

18 April 2024

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy document sets out the University policy statement and the organisational and managerial arrangements necessary to deliver it…

File location:

Estate > Facilities construction and development

Published date:

11 March 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance to University staff regarding the identification, classification and treatment of charitable donations…

File location:

Financial matters > Donations and investments

Published date:

26 March 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides guidance on the new joiner salary process.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Pay rates arrangements

Published date:

27 March 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Frequently asked questions for employee and line manager.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Dignity and respect

Published date:

10 April 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This strategy details the responsibilities, roles and processes through which we seek to prevent suicide and address the consequences when, despite best practice and sustained support, a tragic death of this kind does occur.…

File location:

Staff > Health and well-being

Published date:

4 August 2023

Document type:

Strategy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

To give guidance to Budget Holders on the best practice for budget management…

File location:

Financial matters > Budget management

Published date:

17 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to employees when requesting time off for absences outlined in this policy.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Special leave

Published date:

6 February 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy sets out the University’s approach to secondments, the basis on which they may be taken and how they should be managed.…

File location:

Staff > Progression and development > Secondment

Published date:

30 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To set out the steps required to be taken when a report is made to the University that alleges that fraud or financial irregularity has occurred.…

File location:

Financial matters > Legal regulations > Fraud

Published date:

12 April 2023

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

To assist those in conflict or disagreement to seek resolution using informal means.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Resolving workplace disputes

Published date:

11 January 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This document confirms the process to be followed when an investigation is required.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Investigation

Published date:

7 December 2022

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Providing expectations and processes for individuals to reflect on their interests, and identify, declare and mitigate any potential conflicts of interest if and when they arise: to avoid compromising - or the perception of compromising –…

File location:

Research > External work

Published date:

1 March 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

FAQs regarding the Cycle to Work Scheme.…

File location:

Staff > Health and well-being > Physical health

Published date:

7 September 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To address discrepancy between evaluated grade and market pay rates when there is a retention or recruitment issue.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Pay rates arrangements

Published date:

27 March 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides guidance on requesting a re-grading of a role due to a substantive change in role requirements.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Job evaluation

Published date:

29 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy sets out the basis for the University’s decision to have a fixed retirement age for all employees.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Retirement

Published date:

22 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To set out the University's policy and approach to conducting its tax affairs and management of tax risk.…

File location:

Financial matters > Tax and treasury management

Published date:

11 April 2023

Document type:

Strategy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To provide a statement of the University’s ongoing commitment and approach to preserving its digital content selected for permanent retention, so that materials remain accessible and usable to relevant wide audiences in perpetuity.…

File location:

Library and museum services

Published date:

12 March 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This is a Policy Statement regulating the acquisition and disposal of items for the Museums Collections, University of St Andrews…

File location:

Library and museum services

Published date:

22 September 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

To ensure that access to the Complaints Handling Procedure is reasonably available, and that the University’s ability to provide services is not unduly degraded, through unacceptable behaviour and/or vexatious use.…

File location:

University governance > Complaints

Published date:

8 September 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students