Frequently asked questions for employee and line manager.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Dignity and respect

Published date:

5 July 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

List of examples that the University deems as unacceptable conduct.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Conduct management

Published date:

5 July 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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

Outlines the appropriate use of fixed term contracts and expectations of employees employed on these contracts.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Contract management

Published date:

5 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance developed following feedback provided in our All-staff survey on working in the context of Covid.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Flexible working

Published date:

4 July 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy sets out the procedure for raising and responding to disclosures of GBV and sexual misconduct.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Dignity and respect

Published date:

4 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy sets out the procedure for raising, addressing and resolving concerns about individual or organisational behaviour in regard to bullying, harassment, discrimination or victimisation.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Dignity and respect

Published date:

4 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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:

1 July 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

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

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 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:

27 June 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All schools

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

This guidance outlines the actions to be taken when an employee dies in service.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Ill health

Published date:

25 June 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Work placements

Published date:

25 June 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

UG and PGT students

This policy details when a student may request discounted time, the process for submitting a request and the evidence required.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Length of study for PGRs

Published date:

25 June 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

PGR only

This policy applies to penalties incurred for late coursework and to coursework of incorrect length.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Coursework penalties

Published date:

25 June 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

UG and PGT 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:

25 June 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All students

This policy outlines ways in which an element of flexibility can be given to those students in receipt of sporting scholarships, referred to in this policy, to allow them to compete at the highest level in their sport.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Academic flexibility for sport

Published date:

25 June 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

UG and PGT 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

University car parking regulations…

File location:

Estate > Facilities management > Parking

Published date:

31 May 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

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 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

This document presents guidance about Generative AI technologies in learning and teaching. It explains how large language models work, and provides a framework for good assessment design.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Technology enhanced learning

Published date:

29 May 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

The University Mental Health Strategy is to promote positive mental health and wellbeing and to support each other in the creation of a healthy, well informed and compassionate working environment in which students and staff can fulfil their…

File location:

Academic policies > Quality and standards

Published date:

27 May 2024

Document type:

Strategy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Induction guidance for external examiners…

File location:

Academic policies > Quality and standards > External examiners

Published date:

27 May 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Guidance for Heads on the training of External Examiners…

File location:

Academic policies > Quality and standards > External examiners

Published date:

27 May 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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:

24 May 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This policy relates to recognition of prior learning (RPL) which has taken place elsewhere.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Recognition prior learning

Published date:

24 May 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

UG and PGT students

Guidance

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Academic adjustments

Published date:

24 May 2024

Document type:

Policy

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:

24 May 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All 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:

22 May 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Public

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

This document sets out a list of issues to consider in arranging an interdisciplinary PGR project…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Supervision

Published date:

22 May 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

Academic staff

To set out the procedure to be followed if money laundering is suspected and defines the responsibility of individual employees in the process.…

File location:

Financial matters > Income and debt management

Published date:

21 May 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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:

17 May 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

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:

16 May 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

Senate Regulations governing higher doctorates.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award > Senate regulations

Published date:

16 May 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

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

To provide a procedural framework for investigating 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

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

Managing secure access to internal systems by third parties…

File location:

Information governance and management > Information security

Published date:

2 May 2024

Document type:

Guidance

Scope (applies to):

All staff

Outlines the procedure to manage the annual performance and development review for academic employees.…

File location:

Staff > Progression and development > Performance Management

Published date:

2 May 2024

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

Academic staff

Policy to cover PCI-DSS compliance (credit / debit cards)…

File location:

Information governance and management > Information security

Published date:

2 May 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This procedure provides guidance to university staff ordering goods, services and works on behalf of the University, and will ensure that Staff operate within Financial Regulations.…

File location:

Purchasing and procurement > Tendering and evaluation

Published date:

1 May 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy concerns all matters relating to Academic Alerts including types and status, attendance monitoring and procedures for issuing and managing academic alerts.…

File location:

Academic policies > Student progression > Academic alerts

Published date:

25 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This policy relates to recording of lectures.…

File location:

Academic policies > Learning and teaching > Lecture capture policy

Published date:

24 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

Staff and students

This policy relates to the process of assessment and role of external examiners, assessment irregularities, deferred assessment, S Coding and the procedure for students requesting academic adjustments due to exceptional circumstances.…

File location:

Academic policies > Assessment, examination and award

Published date:

24 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

UG and PGT students

Offers information and guidance on how to apply for financial assistance to cover childcare or other caring expenses associated with attending pre-approved work-related events.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Family friendly leave

Published date:

23 April 2024

Document type:

Procedure

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This policy sets out the circumstances where employees who have parental responsibilities may take unpaid time off work to look after their children who are under 18.…

File location:

Staff > Annual leave and other absence > Family friendly leave

Published date:

23 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All staff

This guidance sets out the expectations for the employment and management of research staff at the University.…

File location:

Staff > Employee relations > Contract management

Published date:

23 April 2024

Document type:

Policy

Scope (applies to):

All researchers