To provide guidance on the University’s cash handling procedures in compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) and Data Protection Act 1998.…

File location:

Financial matters > Income and debt management

Published date:

14 December 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This is a template for the duties of a School/Unit safety co-ordinator…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

14 December 2020

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Policy, local rules for work with ionsing radiations, radioactivity and X-rays…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

14 December 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Recognition agreement between the University and the recognised trade unions.…

File location:

Staff > Industrial relations

Published date:

16 December 2020

Document type:

Strategy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Health and Safety Guidance on reporting and investigating incidents…

File location:

Health and safety > Accident recording, reporting, and investigation

Published date:

18 December 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

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

To inform staff of the University's travel plan…

To inform staff of the University's travel plan

File location:

Estate > Environmental sustainability > Travel

Published date:

23 December 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

University of St Andrews is committed to sustainable purchasing and to supporting Fairtrade…

File location:

Estate > Environmental sustainability > Food sourcing

Published date:

23 December 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

To inform staff of the University's Biodiversity Policy…

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

To inform staff/students of the University's Sustainable Development Policy…

To inform staff/students of the University's Sustainable Development Policy

File location:

Estate > Environmental sustainability

Published date:

23 December 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Evidence based framework for undertaking action to encourage cycling…

File location:

Estate > Environmental sustainability > Travel

Published date:

24 December 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Out of hours protocol for all staff for the use of CCTV surveillance equipment…

File location:

Estate > Facilities management > Security

Published date:

24 December 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

To inform staff of the University's commitment to Climate

File location:

Estate > Environmental sustainability

Published date:

15 January 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To advise Staff and Students on the cycle regulations of the University…

File location:

Estate > Environmental sustainability > Travel

Published date:

15 January 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

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

Detailing the remit of Academic Misconduct Officers and contacts within the Proctor's Office.…

Detailing the remit of Academic Misconduct Officers and contacts within the Proctor's Office.

File location:

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

Published date:

2 February 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Academic staff

This document outlines the terms under which sports clubs are affiliated to the Athletic Union at the University of St Andrews.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

4 February 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Guidance around taking time off to attend antenatal appointments.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Family friendly leave

Published date:

4 February 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy outlines the requirements of Schools in selecting and supporting postgraduate teachers and other hourly-paid teaching staff.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Doctoral students who teach

Published date:

10 February 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

FAQs regarding the Cycle to Work Scheme.…

FAQs regarding the Cycle to Work Scheme.

File location:

Staff > Health and well-being > Physical health

Published date:

16 February 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document outlines the step by step process for an employee wanting to buy a bike through the Cycle to Work Scheme (C2WS) using Green Commute Initiative (GCI)…

This document outlines the step by step process for an employee wanting to buy a bike through the Cycle to Work Scheme (C2WS) using Green Commute Initiative (GCI)

File location:

Staff > Health and well-being > Physical health

Published date:

16 February 2021

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document provides guidance on engaging in a shared online teaching space. It articulates the issues as experienced by both staff and students.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Setting up our shared space

Published date:

17 February 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Guidance for Academic Misconduct Officers and academic staff involved in the academic misconduct process.…

File location:

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

Published date:

18 February 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Academic staff

This policy applies to penalties incurred for late coursework and to coursework of incorrect length.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Coursework penalties

Published date:

19 February 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

UG and PGT students

This policy relates to the award of a posthumous qualification in the event of a student's death.…

This policy relates to the award of a posthumous qualification in the event of a student's death.

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Posthumous qualification

Published date:

19 February 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This policy relates to the principles of Independent Learning Week (ILA), activities permitted during ILA and communications with students during ILA.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Independent learning week

Published date:

19 February 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This policy relates to the formal processes involved in assessment and serves to amplify and clarify details of the procedures surrounding marking.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award

Published date:

19 February 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This policy relates to recognition of prior learning (RPL) which has taken place elsewhere.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Recognition prior learning

Published date:

19 February 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

UG and PGT students

This guidance gives supplementary information to staff on the use of the Academic Alerts system and is to be used in conjunction with the Policy on Academic Alerts.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Academic alerts

Published date:

19 February 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance for Schools on marking of continuous assessment, examinations and module boards during the Covid-19 pandemic.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award

Published date:

19 February 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All schools

This policy relates to teaching, supervision and assessment of the final modules (normally 60 credits) of all Taught Postgraduate Masters programmes.…

File location:

Academic policies > Curriculum > Final module in a PGT programme

Published date:

19 February 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGT only

This policy explains the importance and general principles of feedback on assessed coursework and examinations.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Feedback to students on assessed work

Published date:

19 February 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

UG and PGT students

This guidance sets out the expectations for the employment and management of research staff at the University.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Contract management

Published date:

23 February 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This guidance outlines dates and processes in relation to timely communications of curricular changes to current students and applications to ensure that the University comply with Consumer Protection Legislation (2014).…

File location:

Academic policies > Curriculum > Consumer protection and curriculum guidance

Published date:

3 March 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Academic Staff (Education and Research Focused, Education Focused, Research Focused) applying for Grades 7, 8 or 9…

Academic Staff (Education and Research Focused, Education Focused, Research Focused) applying for Grades 7, 8 or 9

File location:

Staff > Progression and development > Promotion

Published date:

4 March 2021

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

Academic 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

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:

17 March 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy relates to recording of lectures.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Lecture capture policy

Published date:

18 March 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

HSE Guidance on the safe storage, transport, use and disposal of compressed gas cylinders…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

1 April 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

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:

1 April 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

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:

6 April 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance for employees who are members of the S&LAS pension scheme who want to apply for early retirement as a result of ill-health.…

Guidance for employees who are members of the S&LAS pension scheme who want to apply for early retirement as a result of ill-health.

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Retirement

Published date:

6 April 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy details when a student may request discounted time, the process for submitting a request and the evidence required.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Length of study for PGRs

Published date:

6 April 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

Information for individuals requesting an employer verification letter.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Contract management

Published date:

13 April 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

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.…

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.…

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

Frequently asked questions regarding the RDS process (for the reviewer)…

File location:

Staff > Progression and development > Performance Management

Published date:

28 April 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Professional staff

Frequently asked questions regarding the RDS process (for the reviewee)…

File location:

Staff > Progression and development > Performance Management

Published date:

28 April 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Professional staff