Google Analytics policy. Google Analytics is a powerful data analytics tool that tracks and reports website and mobile app traffic. The University of St Andrews uses Google Analytics to understand how users interact with the website in order to…

File location:

Information technology > Digital standards

Published date:

1 November 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Detailing the University’s approach to open access to ensure the widest possible access to its research publications.…

File location:

Research > Open research

Published date:

19 December 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

Raise awareness of menopause symptoms and provide a framework for requesting support in the workplace.…

File location:

Staff > Health and well-being > Menopause

Published date:

25 January 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To provide guidance in the management of Capital investment Projects, those with an investment value of over £0.25m. This document only applies to investments that alter or adapt the University's build environment, not process or system change.…

File location:

Financial matters > Project management

Published date:

2 February 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides information on visa regulations.…

File location:

Staff > Rights to work

Published date:

2 November 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides information on visa regulations.…

File location:

Staff > Rights to work

Published date:

2 November 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Sets out the procedure to be followed when reviewing HR-related documentation including, polices, procedures and guidance notes.…

File location:

Staff

Published date:

22 August 2022

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To provide guidance and instructions on the expense procedure.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Expenses

Published date:

17 August 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document outlines the approach to be adopted in cases of potential redundancy situations.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Redundancy

Published date:

2 November 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To inform of the University’s travel plan…

File location:

Estate > Environmental sustainability > Energy efficiency

Published date:

12 December 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

Provides guidance on agency worker rights.…

File location:

Staff > Recruitment > Agency workers

Published date:

6 April 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document helps you understand how to use copyright material legally in your teaching.…

File location:

Library and museum services

Published date:

9 June 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To advise staff, students and the public on the cycle regulations of the University…

File location:

Estate > Environmental sustainability

Published date:

5 September 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

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:

12 July 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Outlines the approach to the prevention and management of occupational stress throughout the University.…

File location:

Staff > Health and well-being > Mental health

Published date:

2 November 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance developed following feedback provided in our All-staff survey on working in the context of Covid.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Flexible working

Published date:

15 December 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To support academic staff to develop new educational strategic projects or substantially new degree programmes, or to explore new methods and philosophies of teaching.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence

Published date:

17 January 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Academic staff

Guidance regarding changes to USS…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Retirement

Published date:

31 January 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Outline the Financial Control Framework in place at the University…

File location:

Financial matters > Legal regulations

Published date:

18 May 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Head of School/Unit guidance on the workforce planning group application form requirements.…

File location:

Staff > Recruitment > Vacancy approval

Published date:

14 October 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provide guidance to managers and employees on the operation of overtime.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Pay rates arrangements

Published date:

7 December 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document outlines the Constitution of the University of St Andrews Athletic Union…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

23 September 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

For reference information on awards regulations and criteria…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

14 April 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Public

Applicable to all University staff engaged in the booking of travel for business purposes including flights/rail/car hire/coach hire/bus/taxi/ferry/airport transfers/airport parking/accommodation/travel/visas/tours (UK/WW), and personal travel…

File location:

Purchasing and procurement > Buying

Published date:

26 October 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

File location:

Financial matters > Budget management

Published date:

1 September 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To be referred to in cases where there are possible issues of misconduct.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Conduct management

Published date:

4 October 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provide information about the use of Flexible Worker Assignments.…

File location:

Staff > Recruitment > Flexible workers

Published date:

16 August 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To provide the strategic plan for university museums…

File location:

Library and museum services

Published date:

2 September 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

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

File location:

Staff > Rights to work > Immigration

Published date:

10 November 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document has been drawn to ensure the safety of all children and to ensure the correct documentation is being used.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

23 November 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

List of authorities delegated by Court…

File location:

Financial matters > Legal regulations

Published date:

6 December 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To be referred to in cases where there are possible issues of misconduct.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Conduct management

Published date:

10 August 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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:

7 December 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Sets out how employees can request a change to their working arrangements…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Flexible working

Published date:

25 August 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document outlines the procedure for booking transport through the Saints Sport administration office.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

9 May 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

Vehicle guidance.…

File location:

Purchasing and procurement > Buying

Published date:

17 January 2023

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:

16 August 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Outlines the procedure and management of the probationary period for Support staff.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Probation

Published date:

7 December 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Information and compliance…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

7 July 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

Provides guidance on the annual and statutory leave process and information on closure days.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence

Published date:

29 July 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To set out the investment strategy for, and the use of endowment funds which have been permanently endowed to the University for both specific and general purposes.…

File location:

Financial matters > Donations and investments

Published date:

28 September 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

This document has been drawn to ensure the correct procedure for nappy changing of children is followed within a nursery setting.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

21 November 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

Guidance for staff on responding to the death of a student…

File location:

Student support > Incident management

Published date:

8 November 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Terms and conditions for accessing services provided by the Music Centre…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Music

Published date:

7 August 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

New Policy

File location:

Staff > Equality, diversity and inclusion > Disability

Published date:

4 October 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document outlines the terms and conditions of use for the University sports facilities and all Saints Sport services…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

27 September 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

To provide guidance to staff in the event of a difficulty in attending work due to adverse/severe weather conditions.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence

Published date:

31 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This Policy will outline the approach of the University to ensure, as far as is reasonably practical, the personal safety and security of all students, staff, visitors and contributors across the University estate and University assets.…

File location:

Estate > Facilities management > Security

Published date:

23 December 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

This guidance outlines the basic principles that should be followed when constructing a workload model and when allocating workload to staff within the model.…

File location:

Academic policies > Quality and standards

Published date:

22 August 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Academic staff