To provide direction on how University records are to be managed to preserve their value.…

File location:

Information governance and management > Records management

Published date:

1 July 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

File location:

Information governance and management > Data protection > Sharing-personal-data-with-third-parties

Published date:

1 July 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

File location:

Information governance and management > Information-security

Published date:

3 July 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

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

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

Immigration guidance for overseas visitors…

File location:

Staff > Rights to work > Immigration

Published date:

10 December 2019

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This Policy defines the circumstances under which access to information held in email and files can be made during periods of absence, for business continuity purposes.…

File location:

Information governance and management > Information security

Published date:

4 February 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

High level overview of the procedure for line managers and PI's to follow when a fixed term contract expires.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Redundancy

Published date:

7 July 2020

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

The purpose of this privacy notice is to inform alumni and friends how their personal information will be used by the University.…

File location:

Information governance and management > Data protection > Privacy Information

Published date:

20 July 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

Information and service delivery…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

24 July 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

This document outlines how the personal data of Athletic Union Club members is collected and used and shared.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

5 September 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

This policy document outlines the infrastructure and processes put in place to ensure that the outstanding quality of the Library’s Special Collections is reflected online.…

File location:

Library and museum services

Published date:

7 October 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

To inform University staff about the terms and process for participation in the institutional workplace coaching programme as a coachee and to set out both standards and process for participation as a coach.…

File location:

Staff > Organisational development > Mentoring and coaching

Published date:

11 November 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To ensure appropriate process is followed during the booking/requesting of places on events, and to encourage appropriate behaviour when attending events.…

File location:

Staff > Organisational development > Training administration

Published date:

11 November 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

To inform staff of the University's Biodiversity Policy…

File location:

Estate > Environmental sustainability > Biodiversity

Published date:

23 December 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document outlines how the personal data of University Sports Centre members is collected and used and shared.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

26 January 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

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 document has been drawn up in line with the University’s own policy for the protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults, but amended to reflect sport.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

15 April 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

Aligned with the University of St Andrews Sustainable Development Strategy & the associated Policy Statement, integrating environmental & social responsibilities in the University’s activities.…

File location:

Purchasing and procurement

Published date:

16 April 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Information and compliance…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

10 June 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

The purpose of this policy is to describe the University’s approach to data governance in terms of data availability, data accessibility and data quality and to outline how clear accountability for each is managed.…

File location:

Information governance and management > Data governance

Published date:

23 June 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

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

The Estates design guide is intended to lay out design criteria for all those involved in building design, refurbishment and maintenance…

File location:

Estate > Environmental sustainability

Published date:

18 January 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Terms and conditions for the purchase of goods and services.…

File location:

Purchasing and procurement > Terms and conditions

Published date:

31 January 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This describes for the purposes of the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015, Special Collections considers its "public task" to be providing education to, and facilitating research by, students, staff and members of the public.…

File location:

Library and museum services

Published date:

7 February 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

This document outlines the regulations for the annual Saints Sport Awards.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

22 February 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

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:

Staff > External Work

Published date:

28 February 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance for the disciplinary panel to conduct the disciplinary process from preparation through to conclusion.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Conduct management

Published date:

10 March 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

List of examples that the University deems as unacceptable conduct.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Conduct management

Published date:

10 March 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance for Investigation Managers to…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Investigation

Published date:

15 March 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance for Investigation Managers to outline the recommended meeting format.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Investigation

Published date:

16 March 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy covers the provision of equipment to enable employees to work effectively from their home residence, either as part of a hybrid working arrangement, or during periods of enforced home working.…

File location:

Safe St Andrews

Published date:

29 March 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document supports the Control of Legionella Policy document, expanding the management and operational arrangements sections with more comprehensive details of the standards to be achieved.…

File location:

Estate > Facilities management > Operations

Published date:

31 March 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Offers information and guidance on how to apply for financial assistance to cover childcare or other caring expenses associated with attending pre-approved work-related events.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Family friendly leave

Published date:

5 April 2022

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Leaving the University

Published date:

19 April 2022

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides guidance on managing personal relationships between members of the University community and University students…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Conduct management

Published date:

20 April 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy governs the recording of teaching spaces in the central timetabling system and the management of AV and IT equipment in those spaces.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Technology enhanced learning

Published date:

20 June 2022

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:

12 July 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document has been drawn to ensure the safe management of medication of children within the nursery.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

21 July 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

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

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

This paper details the agreement reached between the University of St Andrews, AMICUS, UCU, and UNISON on Assimilation Principles for the new 52-point scale.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Pay rates arrangements

Published date:

26 August 2022

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Policy statement regulating the acquisition and disposal of items for museum and special collections…

File location:

Library and museum services

Published date:

1 September 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

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

To inform staff of the University’s Biodiversity Policy…

File location:

Estate > Environmental sustainability > Energy efficiency

Published date:

5 September 2022

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

To inform staff of the University's commitment to Climate…

File location:

Estate > Environmental sustainability

Published date:

8 September 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy sets out the principles that the University will follow when seeking and accepting charitable gifts from individuals, charitable trusts and other corporate bodies, and the commitments that it makes to donors and prospective donors.…

File location:

External relations > Fundraising > Fundraising campaigns

Published date:

15 September 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

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