This policy outlines processes and procedures relating to the role of External Examiners for taught programmes. Guidance on external examining for Postgraduate Research students is available via the Assessment of Postgraduate Research students…

File location:

Academic policies > Quality and standards > External examiners

Published date:

29 May 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

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,…

File location:

Information technology > Digital standards

Published date:

1 November 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

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

This policy relates to the expectation that all students reside at a term address within a commutable distance. The policy excludes Distance Learning students.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Location of studies

Published date:

25 September 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

To set out the University’s policy on the payment of compensation to staff on the termination of their employment (other than the ending of a fixed term contract/ redundancy/Voluntary Severance Early Retirement (VSER) situation).…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Severance

Published date:

25 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

EDI review performed by Stuart Hall 11/01/2023. Confirms the purpose and procedure for the probation period.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Probation

Published date:

5 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

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:

27 August 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All researchers

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 April 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This document outlines the approach to be adopted in cases of potential redundancy situations.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Redundancy

Published date:

28 June 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To define University policy on fee status assessment…

File location:

Student administration > Tuition fees

Published date:

8 August 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

The Honour Code is a statement that establishes the standards, behaviour and academic integrity expected of all matriculated students who form part of the academic community at the University of St Andrews. All students must agree to abide by and…

File location:

Student administration > Conditions of study

Published date:

21 August 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Probation process in the form of a diagram. EDI confirmed EIA not required.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Probation

Published date:

5 July 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To communicate the conditions of access to ICT facilities provided by or through the University, and to establish what is/is not acceptable use of those facilities.…

File location:

Information technology

Published date:

27 October 2022

Document type:

Policy

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.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence

Published date:

20 August 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides guidance on the annual and statutory leave process and information on closure days.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence

Published date:

5 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

The University of St Andrews AV Standards are designed to afford the University reliable, performant and standards compliant audio visual infrastructure.…

File location:

Information technology > Digital standards

Published date:

6 September 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

The policy explains the process and implications of failure to matriculate…

File location:

Student administration > Registration

Published date:

8 August 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Head of School/Unit guidance on the workforce planning group application form requirements.…

File location:

Staff > Recruitment > Vacancy approval

Published date:

1 March 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Line managers

List of authorities delegated by Court…

File location:

Financial matters > Legal regulations

Published date:

24 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides information on visa regulations.…

File location:

Staff > Rights to work

Published date:

6 February 2024

Document type:

Guidance

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:

22 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Information and Compliance…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

12 August 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Provides information on visa regulations.…

File location:

Staff > Rights to work

Published date:

6 February 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy provides all information relating to S-coding and the process to be followed.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > S-coding

Published date:

16 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Provide information about the use of Flexible Worker Assignments.…

File location:

Staff > Recruitment > Flexible workers

Published date:

25 July 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

File location:

Staff > Health and well-being > Menopause

Published date:

18 July 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This handbook provides guidance on the academic monitoring process, including the AAM report, dialogues and the dissemination event.…

File location:

Academic policies > Quality and standards

Published date:

5 April 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

These guidelines aim to set out a consistent approach to how the University recruits, engages with, supports and develops its apprentices, trainees and interns.…

File location:

Staff > Recruitment

Published date:

21 February 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To provide a definition of research misconduct and the principles guiding the handling and investigation of allegations of research misconduct relating to research conducted under the auspices of the University.…

File location:

Research > Conduct and ethics

Published date:

2 May 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All researchers

The policy seeks to define what should be considered as consultancy and encourage this activity within a supported environment and with relevant agreements.…

File location:

Research > External work

Published date:

1 March 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This document confirms the process to be followed when an investigation is required.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Investigation

Published date:

5 July 2024

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

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:

5 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Establishes a travel and fieldwork risk assessment process that applies to staff and students representing the University who engage in travel and/or fieldwork.…

File location:

Health and safety

Published date:

6 January 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Guidance regarding changes to USS…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Retirement

Published date:

6 February 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy describes the criteria and policy approach to reviewing an application for admission to the University of St Andrews.…

File location:

Student administration > Admissions

Published date:

15 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

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 June 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

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

File location:

Staff > Health and well-being > Mental health

Published date:

5 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance on Salary Sacrifice for employees in the USS and S&LAS Pension Schemes.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Retirement

Published date:

4 January 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Outline the Financial Control Framework in place at the University…

File location:

Financial matters > Legal regulations

Published date:

13 March 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document outlines the terms and conditions of use for the University of St Andrews Nursery.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

1 August 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

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

To define university policy on staff fees…

File location:

Student administration > Tuition fees

Published date:

8 August 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

policy statement regarding the funciton of occupational health…

File location:

Health and safety

Published date:

1 September 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy details the purpose, use and management of the CCTV system at the university and details the procedures to be followed in order to ensure that the university complies with relevant legislation and the current Information Commissioner’s…

File location:

Estate > Facilities management > Security

Published date:

1 November 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

Information and compliance…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

28 August 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

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. …

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Career break

Published date:

30 August 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Provides guidance on requesting a re-grading of a role due to a substantive change in role requirements.…

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Job evaluation

Published date:

25 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Conduct management

Published date:

5 July 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff