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

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

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External relations

Published date:

21 September 2024

Document type:

Guide

Scope (applies to):

all staff

Management of risk of exposure to radon gas and its decay products at the University, following UK legislative requirements…

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Health and safety

Published date:

6 September 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

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

Published date:

20 September 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

As confirmed in section 2 (objectives)…

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Staff

Published date:

29 August 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Detailing the University’s approach to open access to ensure the widest possible access to its research publications.…

File location:

Research > Open research

Published date:

15 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To provide guidance and instructions on the expense procedure.…

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Staff > Pay and benefits > Expenses

Published date:

20 August 2024

Document type:

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.…

File location:

Staff > Recruitment

Published date:

4 January 2024

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

Published date:

5 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

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 inform of the University’s travel plan…

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Estate > Environmental sustainability > Energy efficiency

Published date:

12 December 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

This policy relates to work placements and includes the definition and scope, principles, learning outcomes, roles and responsibilities, assessment and recognition, quality assurance, risk management, work placement agreements and UKVI compliance.…

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Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Work placements

Published date:

25 June 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

UG and PGT 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:

11 April 2023

Document type:

Strategy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

To establish a procedure for the handling of lost and found property across the University.…

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Estate > Facilities management > Security

Published date:

9 June 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

FAQs regarding the Cycle to Work Scheme.…

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Staff > Health and well-being > Physical health

Published date:

7 September 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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.…

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Academic policies > Student progression > Early academic intervention

Published date:

3 September 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

UG and PGT students

This policy sets out the University’s approach to secondments, the basis on which they may be taken and how they should be managed.…

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Staff > Progression and development > Secondment

Published date:

30 August 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Information for individuals requesting an employer verification letter.…

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Staff > Employee relations > Contract management

Published date:

5 April 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document outlines the conditions of use for the University gyms at Saints Sport and Walter Bower House.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

12 March 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Public

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

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

To provide a statement of the University’s ongoing commitment and approach to preserving its digital content selected for permanent retention, so that materials remain accessible and usable to relevant wide audiences in perpetuity.…

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Library and museum services

Published date:

12 March 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

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Staff > Employee relations > Performance management

Published date:

18 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Information and service delivery…

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Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

24 July 2020

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

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

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Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

21 July 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

Summary of employee conditions.…

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Staff > Employee relations > Contract management

Published date:

1 March 2023

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document outlines the terms and conditions for all Junior Saints classes, camps, and services.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

22 February 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

Provides guidance on managing personal relationships between members of the University community and University students…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Conduct management

Published date:

28 June 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

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

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:

11 April 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

The University of St Andrews Access Control Specification to afford the University reliable, performant and standards…

File location:

Information technology > Digital standards

Published date:

14 February 2024

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

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

This document outlines the terms under which sports clubs are affiliated to the Athletic Union at the University of St Andrews…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

21 March 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

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

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

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

Published date:

4 January 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document has been drawn to ensure the safety of all children and to ensure the correct documentation is being used.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

23 November 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

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

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

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

File location:

Staff > Pay and benefits > Relocation and resettlement

Published date:

27 March 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This document outlines the conditions of hire for the University’s sports facilities.…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

13 February 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

Information and compliance…

File location:

Extra-curricular services > Sports

Published date:

10 June 2021

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

The Estates design guide is intended to lay out design criteria for all those involved in building design, refurbishment and maintenance…

File location:

Estate > Environmental sustainability

Published date:

18 January 2022

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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:

12 April 2023

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy relates to student absence and includes the definition of absence, working periods, self-certificates of absence, timing, procedures for responding to self-certificate of absence, incomplete module assessment and documentary evidence…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Student absence

Published date:

24 October 2023

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

UG and PGT students

Supplementary guidance for staff to assist engagement monitoring and record keeping for PGR students.…

File location:

Student administration

Published date:

2 September 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff