Risk management
Information about the University's approach to risk management.

The University is committed to supporting staff with risk management. The University's risk management framework comprises governance, a risk management policy, and guidance on risk management. Effective risk management increases the likelihood of successful outcomes whilst protecting the reputation, sustainability, and operations of the University.
Any activity will have associated risks. In working to become Scotland's leading University, there will be many risks involved. However, risks often reap financial and reputational benefits and open the door to new opportunities. Risk management is undertaken to ensure that where an action or event may prevent the University from meeting its objectives, a plan is in place to either mitigate or monitor the risk. The benefits include informed decision making, the University having the appetite to take more risks as opportunities, and to reduce the likelihood of the University being unable to operate. The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) require all institutions to confirm they have an effective system of internal control.
The University has processes in place to identify, evaluate, and manage risks that have the potential to prevent the University from meeting its objectives. These are recorded in the Institutional Risk Register. In addition, all Schools and Directorates have risk registers to manage risks that occur at a School/Directorate level. The University Risk Management Oversight Group, Professional Services Group, University Executive Group, Audit Committee and Court are all involved in reviewing risks and risk management at the institution.
Risks are identified by first defining objectives (such as the KPIs in the University Strategy) and then identifying any threats/areas of uncertainty in relation to achieving these objectives. Risk assessments are then carried out on each risk in order to ascertain what actions (responses) are needed. This is then reported on (to the relevant group/committee) and reviewed.
Risk registers
Contact Dr Liz Rogers (Assistant Policy Officer (Risk and Audit) for advice or information on local risk registers.
Supporting information and documents
Factsheet
These Standing Orders are derived in part from the provisions of Statute 9 – The Court
Brochure/leaflet
This downloadable guide offers advice on how to apply for creative courses
Brochure/leaflet
A summary of the range of services available to students at the University of Dundee during your studies.
Procedure
What to do if you are unable to attend work due to adverse weather.
Form
How you should report your absence if you are a member of staff and are sick due to illness or injury. Sickness absence reporting and return to work forms.
Policy
Our policy on the provision of academic-related reasonable adjustments for disabled students and responsibilities and procedures in this respect
Procedure
Framework to help guide Academic or Research staff wishing to apply for promotion and procedure for promotion application.
Calendar
Academic calendar providing details of meetings for Court, Senate, University Executive Group, and committees for the academic year.
Policy
Our policy, procedures, roles and responsibilities in respect of the planning, construction and publication of our teaching timetables and room bookings
Agreement
Students are to confirm that assignments are their work and follow University rules on plagiarism, collusion, and AI use. Breaches may lead to an investigation.
You can obtain advice from designated contacts regarding legal and other compliance issues relevant to risk management.
Subject | Name | |
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Copyright | Caroline Brown | [email protected] |
Data Protection | Umran Sarwar | [email protected] |
Disability | Andy McMahon | [email protected] |
Equality Diversity and Inclusion | Mhairi Taylor | [email protected] |
Freedom of Information | Umran Sarwar | [email protected] |
Health & Safety | Nicholas Helps | [email protected] |
Insurance | Gordon Campbell | [email protected] |
Legal Advice (General) | Umran Sarwar | [email protected] |
Research Governance | Anna Grey | [email protected] |
VAT | Gordon Campbell | [email protected] |