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 outlines the principles within which the University of St Andrews communicates awards and administers scholarships and bursaries.…

File location:

Student administration > Academic financial support > Scholarships

Published date:

15 August 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Senate regulations governing all undergraduate degrees.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Senate regulations

Published date:

4 September 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Undergraduate students

This policy document sets out the University policy statement and the organisational and managerial arrangements necessary to deliver it…

File location:

Estate > Facilities construction and development

Published date:

11 March 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Outlines the procedure for the management of sickness absence within the University.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Ill health

Published date:

18 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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 policy relates to serious concerns about a student’s health or behaviour which is impacting the student and/or others and which may indicate they require support to study.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Fitness to study

Published date:

5 June 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

To give guidance to Budget Holders on the best practice for budget management…

File location:

Financial matters > Budget management

Published date:

17 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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:

30 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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:

11 April 2023

Document type:

Strategy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Frequently asked questions regarding the ARDS for the reviewee.…

File location:

Staff > Progression and development > Performance Management

Published date:

30 May 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Academic staff

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

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

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

5 August 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Provides information regarding the University’s obligation to protect children who are at risk of harm, abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination or being drawn into radicalisation, with respect to the University Nursery and Saints Sport.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

12 May 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

This policy may be used where an employee has been absent from work on a long-term, but not necessarily continuous basis due to ill health.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Ill health

Published date:

18 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To assist those in conflict or disagreement to seek resolution using informal means.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Resolving workplace disputes

Published date:

11 January 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

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

File location:

Academic policies > Quality and standards

Published date:

16 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

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.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Retirement

Published date:

5 April 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To define the policy on discount for research students…

File location:

Student administration > Tuition fees

Published date:

7 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

FAQs regarding the Cycle to Work Scheme.…

File location:

Staff > Health and well-being > Physical health

Published date:

7 September 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy sets out the procedure for addressing concerns around poor performance and persistent short-term absence.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Performance management

Published date:

18 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

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 –…

File location:

Staff > External Work

Published date:

28 February 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To inform of the University’s travel plan…

File location:

Estate > Environmental sustainability > Energy efficiency

Published date:

12 December 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

This document outlines the approach that the University of St Andrews takes in managing and maintaining compliance with all Student visa requirements, and details the structures used to deliver this approach, as well as the responsibilities of the…

File location:

Student administration > Conditions of study

Published date:

9 August 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

To provide the strategic plan for university museums…

File location:

Library and museum services

Published date:

4 January 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Provides a framework for the introduction of hybrid working as Covid restrictions are lifted and staff are able to return to working from University premises.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Flexible working

Published date:

5 July 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To set out the investment strategy for, and the use of endowment funds which have been permanently endowed to the University for both specific and general purposes.…

File location:

Financial matters > Donations and investments

Published date:

12 April 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

21 July 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

This document outlines the expectations of those involved in running social activities for Athletic Union sports clubs at the University of St Andrews.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

8 February 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

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 and ensure…

File location:

Student administration > Admissions

Published date:

29 July 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All 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

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:

22 May 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

Information for individuals requesting an employer verification letter.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Contract management

Published date:

5 April 2023

Document type:

Guidance

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:

12 April 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Document outlining process for student academic appeals…

File location:

University governance > Academic appeals

Published date:

11 September 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

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…

File location:

Information technology > Digital standards

Published date:

1 November 2019

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

To outline the procedure for setting tuition fees…

File location:

Student administration > Tuition fees

Published date:

8 August 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

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…

File location:

Information technology > Digital standards

Published date:

1 November 2019

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Regulations for using the libraries of the University of St Andrews.…

File location:

Library and museum services

Published date:

1 August 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

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…

File location:

Information technology > Digital standards

Published date:

1 November 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

To provide guidance and instructions on the expense procedure.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Expenses

Published date:

20 August 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

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…

File location:

Information technology > Digital standards

Published date:

1 November 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

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

File location:

Student administration > Admissions

Published date:

16 January 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Guidance to University staff regarding the identification, classification and treatment of charitable donations…

File location:

Financial matters > Donations and investments

Published date:

26 March 2024

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

Information on how Microsoft 365 accounts are managed…

File location:

Information technology

Published date:

6 September 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Vehicle Guidance.…

File location:

Purchasing and procurement > Buying

Published date:

14 August 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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:

5 September 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

To define the expectations regarding good research conduct that the University places on individuals conducting research under its auspices, in the form of a set of overarching principles.…

File location:

Research > Conduct and ethics

Published date:

2 May 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All researchers

This policy provides guidance for students and staff on language correction and proof-reading services.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Language correction

Published date:

22 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students