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:

20 December 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides information to employees regarding the University’s obligation to protect children and vulnerable adults who are at risk of harm, abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination or being drawn into radicalisation.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Protection of vulnerable groups

Published date:

20 December 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

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:

15 December 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

A code which provides for the investigation of possible malpractices…

File location:

University governance > Public interest disclosure (whistle blowing)

Published date:

10 December 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

The Careers Centre’s purpose, aspirations, values and approach over the next two years. This document also supports five distinct themes in the overall University Strategy: world-leading, diverse, entrepreneurial, global and social responsibility.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Career development > Services

Published date:

2 December 2021

Document type:

Strategy

Scope (applies to):

Public

Online guidance terms and conditions for students and alumni.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Career development > Service standards

Published date:

1 December 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All students

Senate regulations governing all undergraduate degrees.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > UG Senate regulations

Published date:

25 November 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Undergraduate students

Compliance with legislation…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

19 November 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This document provides guidance for staff and students on the University's Module Evaluation Questionnaire.…

File location:

Academic policies > Quality and standards

Published date:

17 November 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Regulations for using the University of St Andrews Library…

File location:

Library and museum services

Published date:

16 November 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

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

File location:

Library and museum services

Published date:

16 November 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Policy detailing the rules for appointment of Bishop wardlaw professors…

File location:

University governance > University Court and the administration of its committee

Published date:

4 November 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Academic staff

Guidance on the actions to be taken when staff work with young persons (2008 version)…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

28 October 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

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:

18 October 2021

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

Provides information on the University’s relocation package for eligible employees.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Relocation and resettlement

Published date:

14 October 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 inform on the principles on which the collections are acquired and managed, and also to set realistic expectations of what the Libraries are able to deliver.…

File location:

Library and museum services

Published date:

22 September 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Compliance with legislation…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

21 September 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Guidance to help Schools and Units drafting their local policies and procedures…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

21 September 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Policy and safety procedures for working in a workshop (2012)…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

21 September 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Principles and procedures for admission of postgraduate research students.…

File location:

Student administration > Admissions > Post graduate research recruitment, progress and support

Published date:

21 September 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

This policy deals with fines issued for breaches of Government and University Covid-19 Health and Safety Guidelines…

File location:

Student administration > Non-academic discipline

Published date:

20 September 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Overview of how students can find part-time job opportunities in St Andrews and the service we provide for employers.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Career development > Services

Published date:

17 September 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Website linking guidelines for employers and organisations…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Career development > Service standards

Published date:

17 September 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Employers

Disclaimer to students and graduates using the jobs portal on CareerConnect…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Career development > Service standards

Published date:

17 September 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Outlines the procedure to manage the annual performance and development review for support staff.…

File location:

Staff > Progression and development > Performance Management

Published date:

16 September 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Professional staff

Detailing the University’s approach to managing research data throughout the research process and sharing research data as widely as possible for the benefit of all, subject to legal, ethical and commercial constraints.…

File location:

Research > Open research

Published date:

14 September 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All researchers

This policy concerns all matters relating to Good Academic Practice including high principles, processes, sanctions, record keeping and anonymity and appeals.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Good academic practice

Published date:

14 September 2021

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 September 2021

Document type:

Guidance

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

This policy explains the Honours Classification Algorithm used in calculating all Honours-level grades awarded in the Honours years.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Honours degree classification

Published date:

6 September 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Undergraduate students

Careers Centre eligible user entitlement.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Career development > Service standards

Published date:

3 September 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

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

Museums policy to set out aims for making Museums of the University of St Andrews’ activities and collections accessible to all, working to understand our audiences and remove barriers to make participation as easy and enjoyable as possible.…

File location:

Library and museum services

Published date:

2 September 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This document describes the Library's vision and strategy over the next 5 years as it retains its central place in the learning and research lives of students and academics.…

File location:

Library and museum services

Published date:

2 September 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This policy document sets out the estates department's health and safety policy statement, and the organisational and managerial arrangements necessary to deliver it…

File location:

Health and safety

Published date:

1 September 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidelines for nomination of honorary degrees…

File location:

University governance > University Senate and the adminsitration of its committees

Published date:

1 September 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

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

Provides information on roles that in scope and covered under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.…

File location:

Staff > Recruitment > Protection of vulnerable groups

Published date:

31 August 2021

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:

30 August 2021

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

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:

30 August 2021

Document type:

Strategy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This FOP outlines the University's policy and procedure for treasury management, including risk management, cash flow and money laundering.…

File location:

Financial matters > Tax and treasury management

Published date:

30 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

The CFA policy deals with the implementation of adequate or reasonable procedures to prevent facilitation of tax evasion.…

File location:

Financial matters > Legal regulations

Published date:

30 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

To outline the procedure by which the University eliminates the provision of excessive credit to potential customers.…

File location:

Financial matters > Selling goods and services

Published date:

30 August 2021

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document details the arrangements and regulations that apply to the Global Online Year One (GOYO) Programme.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > GOYO regulations

Published date:

30 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All schools

This policy relates to the recording of lectures by students for personal use.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Recording devices in lectures and tutorials

Published date:

27 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This policy provides a clear definition of what the University considers to be extenuating circumstances and the sources of evidence required to substantiate claims affecting academic performance and engagement.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression

Published date:

25 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This document provides guidance for staff on the late submission of exam scripts.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Examination rules

Published date:

24 August 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Procedure which should be followed when conducting/participating in a Board of Adjudication concerning academic misconduct.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Good academic practice

Published date:

19 August 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff