Toggle search. Hide search. Submit. Digital pattern library. Navigation. Digital pattern library. The digital pattern library (DPL) is a resource to support University staff who are designing or developing new web pages and other digital outputs.…

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Information technology > Digital standards

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1 November 2019

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Guidance

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Staff and students

Filename standards. This page offers guidelines for naming files (e.g. PDFs, Word documents, Excel documents, etc.) that will be made available for download by end-users. Filenames for code can be found in the appropriate code standards. Naming…

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Information technology > Digital standards

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1 November 2019

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Guidance

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Staff and students

University of St Andrews brand. The University is committed to ensuring that its visual and design identity is presented in a clear and consistent manner across all print and digital publications. Browse by category. Academic poster templates are…

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Brand

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1 November 2019

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Guidance

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Staff and students

Social media guidelines. The University of St Andrews recognises social media as an opportunity to promote education, research and academic freedom, and to make the St Andrews community and its ideas accessible to the wider world. Many people now…

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Information technology > Digital standards

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1 November 2019

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Guidance

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Staff and students

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

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External relations

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3 May 2024

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Guide

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all staff

To provide guidance and instructions on the expense procedure.…

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Staff > Pay and benefits > Expenses

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2 May 2024

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Policy

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All staff

Digital content policy. The pages in this section detail the standards and management procedures for content on the University of St Andrews website. Any member of staff working on the University website must adhere to this policy. All content on…

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Information technology > Digital standards

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1 November 2019

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Policy

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Staff and students

House style. This house style should be used for all University communications (both web and print). If you have any comments or suggestions for additional information to be included, please contact the Digital Communications team…

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Brand

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1 November 2019

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Guidance

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Staff and students

Code style and standards guides. Coding standards are a set of guidelines, best practices, programming styles and conventions that developers follow when writing source code for a project. Developers should follow these standards in order to, among…

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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.…

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Staff > Employee relations > Probation

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2 May 2024

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Policy

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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.…

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Information technology > Digital standards

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1 November 2019

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Policy

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Staff and students

Guidance for individuals who are asked to be a witness in a disciplinary process. This guidance also confirms the process for calling a witness to a hearing.…

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Staff > Employee relations > Conduct management

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3 May 2024

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Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

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…

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Information technology > Digital standards

Published date:

1 November 2019

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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…

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Information technology > Digital standards

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4 June 2020

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Policy

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Staff and students

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

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Staff > Health and well-being > Menopause

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2 May 2024

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Guidance

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…

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Information technology > Digital standards

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1 November 2019

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Guidance

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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:.…

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Information technology > Digital standards

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1 November 2019

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Policy

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Staff and students

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…

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Purchasing and procurement > Buying

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1 May 2024

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Policy

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All staff

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…

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Information technology > Digital standards

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1 November 2019

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Guidance

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Staff and students

To inform students how their personal details may be exchanged with partner institution or another body collaborating with the University to provide an educational experience, and how those data will be used.…

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Information governance and management > Data protection > University privacy notice exchange of student personal data with partner institutions and other educational collaborations

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23 April 2020

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Policy

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Staff and students

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…

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Information technology > Digital standards

Published date:

1 November 2019

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Policy

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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,…

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Information technology > Digital standards

Published date:

1 November 2019

Document type:

Policy

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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…

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Information technology > Digital standards

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1 November 2019

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Policy

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Staff and students

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

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Staff > Employee relations > Retirement

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22 April 2024

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Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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.…

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Staff > Recruitment

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4 January 2024

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

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Staff > Health and well-being

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10 April 2024

Document type:

Guidance

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.…

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Staff > Annual leave and other absence

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18 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

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Staff > Health and well-being > Mental health

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22 April 2024

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Policy

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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.…

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Safe St Andrews

Published date:

29 March 2022

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Policy

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All staff

The policy also outlines various support, services and facilities available to employees with disabilities at the University.…

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Staff > Equality, diversity and inclusion > Disability

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4 January 2024

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Policy

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All staff

The Admissions Policy explains the policy parameters for prospective applicants to submit an application, detailing how it is reviewed and decisions they can expect.…

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Student administration > Admissions

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16 January 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

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

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Library and museum services

Published date:

22 September 2021

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Policy

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Staff and students

This document outlines the performance characteristics required to be a student athlete…

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Extra-curricular services > Sports

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22 March 2024

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Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Policy sets out the terms and conditions for all students in the university.…

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Student administration > Conditions of study

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18 January 2024

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Policy

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All students

This policy has been developed to enable employees to request an extended period of unpaid time away from work in order to balance their career with other commitments, responsibilities and interests. …

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Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Career break

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29 August 2023

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Policy

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All staff

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.…

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Library and museum services

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18 April 2024

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Policy

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Staff and students

Vehicle guidance.…

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Purchasing and procurement > Buying

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17 March 2024

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Policy

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All staff

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

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Staff > Pay and benefits > Relocation and resettlement

Published date:

27 March 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

The University of St Andrews Data and Telecommunications cabling specification is designed to afford the University reliable, performant and standards compliant data infrastructure…

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Information technology > Digital standards

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19 February 2024

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Policy

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All staff

To detail the terms and conditions that apply to the sale of goods and services by the University.…

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Financial matters > Selling goods and services

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13 February 2024

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Policy

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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.…

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Staff > Employee relations > Retirement

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5 April 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

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Staff > Employee relations > Conduct management

Published date:

4 October 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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 –…

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Staff > External Work

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28 February 2022

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Policy

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All staff

To provide information to employees adopting a child regarding their eligibility to adoption leave and pay.…

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Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Family friendly leave

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31 January 2024

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Policy

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All staff

Provides information and guidance on how to conduct a right to work check and prevent illegal working and to ensure the University is compliant with immigration rules.…

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Staff > Rights to work

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6 February 2024

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides information on the use of alcohol, drug and substance misuse in the University and/or representing the University.…

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Staff > Health and well-being > Controlled substances

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18 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Outlines the responsibilities of the employee, Head of School/Unit and HR to ensure compliance with UKVI legislation.…

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Staff > Rights to work > Immigration

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6 February 2024

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Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guideline for Schools/department on Agreement renewal review for collaborative programmes…

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Academic policies > Quality and standards

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19 February 2024

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Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

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Extra-curricular services > Career development > Services

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29 February 2024

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Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

To provide the strategic plan for university museums…

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Library and museum services

Published date:

4 January 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students