This policy describes the criteria, eligibility, application process and appeal procedure for awarding Higher Degrees, including DLitt, DSc and MD by Portfolio.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Higher degrees

Published date:

28 July 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Frequently asked questions for the employee and line manager.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Performance management

Published date:

29 July 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Frequently asked questions for employee and line manager.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Dignity and respect

Published date:

29 July 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

The Admissions policy is a governance document that covers all relevant aspects of the application process to allow all applicants from all cohorts to clearly understand the parameters within which they are applying ensuring fairness…

File location:

Student administration > Admissions

Published date:

30 July 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Compliance with legislation…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

30 July 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:

30 July 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Compliance with Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 legislation…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

30 July 2021

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This policy relates to academic interventions at overall degree programme level which aims to help students recognise when their academic progress may be at risk.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Early academic intervention

Published date:

2 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

UG and PGT students

Policy on the registration and induction of postgraduate research students. Includes policy on co-tutelle agreements and changes to mode of study.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > PGR Registration and induction

Published date:

2 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

This policy sets out the terms and conditions of study for Global Year One students.…

File location:

Student administration > Conditions of study

Published date:

3 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Compliance with legislation…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

3 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

To review concerns regarding student conduct, assessing risk and taking any necessary precautionary action for the protection of the University community…

File location:

Student administration > Non-academic discipline

Published date:

3 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This policy lays out the study periods for all postgraduate research degrees, including periods of continuation and extension. IT includes the process for requesting an extension.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Length of study for PGRs

Published date:

3 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

Guidance for compliance with legislation…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

3 August 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Compliance and Guidance…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

3 August 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This policy outlines the criteria for re-registering to a longer or higher postgraduate degree.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Postgraduate change of registration

Published date:

3 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Compliance

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

3 August 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This policy relates to postgraduate research activities and outlines the approval process and the requirements and responsibilities of the University and postgraduate research students in relation to fieldwork.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Fieldwork for PGRs

Published date:

3 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

Policy on the provision of research skills training for postgraduate research students.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > PGR Research skills training

Published date:

3 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

Compliance with legislation…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

3 August 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This guidance gives an overview of the Fieldwork Bursary Fund, outlines the eligibility criteria of the Bursary Fund and how students can apply for a fieldwork bursary.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Fieldwork for PGRs

Published date:

3 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

This document provides guidance on the use and appointment of external supervisors for postgraduate research students.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Supervision

Published date:

11 August 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

Senate regulations governing all postgraduate degrees.…

File location:

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

Published date:

12 August 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGT and PGR students

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

Guidance concerning disclosure of personal information by students, School discretion and a key outlining the criteria for a range of possible academic adjustments.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award

Published date:

19 August 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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