Academic and Corporate Governance - policies

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Policy

Academic central timetabling and room bookings policy, responsibilities and processes

Our policy, procedures, roles and responsibilities in respect of the planning, construction and publication of our teaching timetables and room bookings

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Policy

Accessible and inclusive learning policy

This policy outlines how the University will meet its commitment for accessible and inclusive practice in learning and teaching

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Policy

Anti-bribery policy

This policy sets out the University’s approach to anti-bribery for all individuals working for, or on behalf, of the University.

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Policy

Anti-money laundering policy

The University’s approach to managing money laundering risks and compliance with its legal obligations in accordance with anti-money laundering regulations.

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Policy

Assessment policy for taught provision Academic Year 2025/26

This Policy has been updated and provides a framework for Schools to manage approaches to assessment and feedback for the 2025/26 academic session

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Policy

Assessment policy for taught provision until Academic Year 2024/25

This Policy provides a framework for Schools to manage approaches to assessment and feedback

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Policy

Assessment Policy Statement

This Policy provides a statement about the changes made to the new Assessment policy for taught provision for 2025/26 academic session

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Policy

Business continuity management framework

Guidance on the Business Continuity Management process.

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Policy

Business continuity policy

Business continuity is the capability of an organisation to continue delivery of services at acceptable predefined levels following a disruptive incident

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Policy

Code of practice on student placements and exchanges

This Code of Practice provides a framework for placement learning or study abroad to safeguard the interests of students, the University and external providers.

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Policy

Code of practice regarding the implementation of the Education Act 1994 – provision relating to Students’ Unions

How we aim to ensure the students' union operates in a fair and democratic manner and is accountable for its finances

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Policy

Conflicts of interest policy

This policy sets out the expectations of staff concerning the identification and management of Conflicts of Interest and the controls that are in place

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Policy

Contextual admissions policy

An explanation of the factors the University will consider when applying a contextual flag to an application

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Policy

Donations policy - acceptance and refusal

This Policy is intended to provide guidance to staff in relation to the acceptance of donations on behalf of the University.

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Policy

Employment of close relatives policy

This policy sets out the guidelines in respect of the selection process where it is known that a close relative or prospective close relative is a candidate

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Policy

Ethical investment policy

The University’s Ethical Investment Policy forms part of the over-arching University of Dundee Strategy to 2022.

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Policy

External examining of taught programmes policy

This Policy sets out the role, powers and responsibilities we assign to its Schools and External Examiners for undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes

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Policy

External speakers protocol

This protocol has been created to ensure all external speaker requests are dealt with fairly and reasonably in the best interests of the University community

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Policy

Fitness to practise procedure

This is a consolidated fitness to practise procedure for the Schools of Dentistry, Education and Social Work, Medicine and Nursing and Health Services

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Policy

Fitness to Study Procedure

This document provides the considerations and procedures to follow about a student’s fitness to study.

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Policy

Gifts and hospitality

In certain circumstances staff will need to declare gifts and hospitality. Find out when this might be necessary.

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Policy

Guidance for invigilators of examinations

This guidance is to assist invigilators in their role in overseeing the conduct of examinations.

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Policy

Guidance notes for viva voce examinations by video link

How approval is sought and arrangements are made to ensure that viva voce examinations by video link run smoothly and fairly.

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Policy

Guidance notes on mitigating and/or recurring circumstances and the process for their consideration

Guidance notes on mitigating and recurring circumstances for academic year 2023-24

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Policy

Guidance on proofreading of written submissions for assessment

Acceptable practice regarding proofreading of written work by students for summative assessments including dissertations and doctoral theses

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Policy

Guidance on the conduct of Boards of Examiners

Information about the conduct and operation of boards of examiners

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Policy

Honorary fellowships

Agreed revisions to allow Honorary fellowships to be recommended for members of staff

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Policy

Lecture capture policy

This policy is for the use of recording lectures in physical classrooms and applies to all students and staff involved in teaching and learning.

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Policy

Module and programme handbook policy and guidance

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Policy

Online assessment taxonomy

This policy documents the various modes of assessment at the University

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Policy

Online exams policy and procedural guidelines 2022/23

This document outlines the policy and procedural guidelines for the delivery and conduct of remote online exams.

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Policy

Peer support of teaching policy and guidelines

This policy applies to all staff with significant teaching roles and aims to encourage and support the improvement of teaching and personal staff development.

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Policy

Policy and guidance on the annual review of taught provision

This policy provides the process for the Annual Review of Taught Provision report for all undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes and modules

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Policy

Policy and guidance on the approval of new taught provision

This policy and guidance applies to all proposals for new taught undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and/or modules

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Policy

Policy and guidelines on the recording of lectures

This policy and guide is for the use of recording lectures in physical classrooms and applies to all students and staff involved in teaching and learning.

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Policy

Policy for implementation of Personal Development Planning (PDP) at the University of Dundee

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Policy

Policy on consultancy and service work

This policy document defines the governance and administrative arrangements for undertaking consultancy and service work.

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Policy

Policy statement on fraud - prevention and investigation

This policy is to set out staff responsibilities regarding the prevention of fraud and the procedures to be followed where fraud is detected or suspected

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Policy

Postgraduate research degrees periodic review policy

This policy provides the minimum standards expected of the periodic review process for postgraduate research and guidance on the operational processes

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Policy

Principles of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Dundee University Students' Association and the University of Dundee

The memorandum of understanding describes mutual and individual commitments between DUSA and the University of Dundee.

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Policy

Reading and resource list policy

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Policy

Recognition of prior learning policy

This policy outlines the process and basic criteria for recognition of prior learning

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Policy

Regulations for the conduct of the election of Rector

These regulations ensure that the election of Rector is done in a fair and democratic manner

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Policy

Risk management policy

The University's approach to risk management.

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Policy

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults guidance

The purpose of this guidance is to assist all staff and students who may directly or indirectly come into contact with children or vulnerable adults.

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Policy

Safeguarding policy

This policy sets out how the University will meet its statutory, regulatory and legal responsibilities in respect of its safeguarding

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Policy

Staff research degree fee waivers policy

If you are a member of a staff, you may be able to apply for a Research Degree Fee Waiver.

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Policy

Student account deletion

This policy covers what happens when a student notifies student services they are leaving or when they have graduated

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Policy

Taught Programmes Periodic Review Policy

The periodic review aims to ensure compliance with The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) and Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)

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Policy

Taught Programmes: Student attendance and engagement policy

This policy provides the framework for student attendance and engagement.

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Policy

Treasury management policy

This document sets out the policies, practices and objectives of the treasury management activities, as approved by the Finance and Policy Committee

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Policy

University credit loading policy

This policy sets out the maximum and minimum credits a student can undertake per academic session

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Policy

Use of University transport

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Policy

Virtual Classroom: online active learning sessions - Guidance for Staff

This policy explains when virtual classroom sessions should be recorded and what steps you need to take

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Policy

Virtual Classroom: online active learning sessions - Guidance for Students

Guidance on online learning sessions for students

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Policy

Wednesday afternoon policy

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Policy

Whistleblowing policy

This policy provides guidance on whistleblowing and the procedure for making protected disclosures and how they will be investigated