This policy relates to the advanced standing credits awarded to certain students in the Faculties of Divinity, Science and Medicine to enable them to meet the credit requirements defined for their degree.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Advance standing credit

Published date:

31 July 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

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

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

30 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Provide guidance on protection against hazardous chemicals and also to ensure compliance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and also the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

1 September 2023

Document type:

Guidance

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:

31 July 2023

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:

17 January 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

The Common reporting scale is a rough guide only, which describes each grade as a classification equivalent.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Common reporting scale

Published date:

31 July 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All students

Risk management…

File location:

University governance > Risk management > Risk management group

Published date:

23 August 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and 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:

26 July 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Policy statement and outline management and operational arrangement for controlling legionella risk across University Estate…

File location:

Estate > Facilities management > Operations

Published date:

8 February 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

To define university policy on the fee rate for children of employees…

File location:

Student administration > Tuition fees

Published date:

7 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Guidance on the selection, use and maintenance of personal protective equipment…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

9 June 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This policy relates to the University's use of plagiarism detection software, the limitations of the software and the key issues for both Schools and students.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Plagiarism detection software

Published date:

26 July 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All schools

This policy governs all University examinations and students are advised to read and understand these Rules before sitting examinations.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Examination rules

Published date:

25 November 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Guidance and FAQs concerning academic misconduct.…

File location:

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

Published date:

11 January 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All students

Provide guidance on the safe use and storage of cryogenic materials. It also provides guidance on the controls needed for the use of such materials…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

1 September 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

To review concerns regarding student conduct, assessing risk and taking any necessary precautionary action.…

File location:

Student administration > Non-academic discipline

Published date:

27 September 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This document provides guidance on working with biological agents and genetically modified organisms…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

9 June 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Policy and guidance on measurement of noise levels and how to control noise levels in the workplace…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

9 June 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This policy relates to the responsibility of UG and PGT students to ensure their examination scripts are legible, and how Schools should proceed in instances where examination scripts are illegible.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Illegible exam scripts

Published date:

26 July 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

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 describes the rights and responsibilities of Honorary Appointees.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Honorary appointments

Published date:

26 July 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All schools

Compliance with Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 legislation…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

12 July 2021

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Compliance with legislation…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

21 September 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

These guidelines advise Schools on the early release of module information to students, as identified by the University's Collaboration Statement.…

File location:

Academic policies > Curriculum > Early release of module information

Published date:

26 July 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All schools

The following terms and conditions apply to all University of St Andrews scholarships, prizes, bursaries and awards (collectively "Awards").…

File location:

Student administration > Academic financial support > Scholarships

Published date:

28 September 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This strategy relates to the importance of the employability agenda and identifies how student employability can be best enhanced in a St Andrews context.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Employability strategy

Published date:

1 July 2019

Document type:

Strategy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This policy outlines and addresses the conditions and processes through which students can take Leave of Absence, re-engage with their studies following a period of temporary absence, or to cease attending the University through a process of…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Leave of absence, re-engagement and withdrawal

Published date:

13 November 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

Risk assessment form template…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

9 June 2021

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

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 with legislation…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

13 July 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This policy provides a definition and requirements for Take-Home exams.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Take home exams and assessment deadlines

Published date:

31 July 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All schools

Guidance on manual handling operations…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

9 June 2021

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Guidelines on the use of videoconferencing equipment and software in a PGR viva examination…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Assessment of PGRs

Published date:

4 July 2022

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All schools

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

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

Provides information to employees regarding the University’s obligation to protect children and vulnerable adults who are at risk of harm, abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination or being drawn into terrorism through radicalisation.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Protection of vulnerable groups

Published date:

11 December 2023

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:

15 December 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and 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

Guidance on the use of safety signs and signals…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

9 June 2021

Document type:

Guidance

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 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

Define how people should respond to protective markings when accessing, handling, storing, transmitting and disposing of information or data that is protectively marked…

File location:

Information governance and management > Information security

Published date:

5 March 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Compliance

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

13 July 2021

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

To define the principles, procedures and responsibilities for the construction of the University timetable and the management of teaching space and associated teaching activities.…

File location:

Academic policies > Curriculum Timetabling

Published date:

10 June 2019

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

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

Guidance on how to implement and work with the University information classification policy…

File location:

Information governance and management > Information security

Published date:

12 March 2020

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

A code which provides for the investigation of possible malpractices…

File location:

University governance > Public interest disclosure (whistle blowing)

Published date:

10 December 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Policy and safety procedures for working in a workshop (2012)…

File location:

Health and safety > Hazard identification and risk assessment

Published date:

21 September 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:

12 July 2021

Document type:

Procedure

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:

12 July 2021

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students