10: General Information
Dignity at Warwick
We are committed to ensuring a working and learning environment where all University members are treated fairly and with dignity and respect, and where bullying and harassment are not tolerated.
The Behaviour Misconduct RegulationsLink opens in a new window outlines unacceptable behaviours. If you experience an incident(s) of sexual misconduct, bullying, harassment, discrimination, or hate crime, please tell us what happened via secure and confidential online platform called 'Link opens in a new windowReport + SupportLink opens in a new window'.Link opens in a new window Shaped by Warwick's community, our values represent the way we work together to deliver our strategy and ambitions. Warwick will follow up on all non-anonymous comments, but no further action can be taken if anonymous comments are left.
On enrolment and re-enrolment all students at the University of Warwick are asked annually to agree to ourWarwick ValuesLink opens in a new windowand complete theStudent Conduct: what you need to knowLink opens in a new window Moodle course.
Diversity and values within the department
We have a commitment within the Department to embed our key principles into our work and study environment. We aim to foster an environment of respect and inclusion where staff perform to the highest standard and students enjoy a world-class learning experience.
Our key principles are:
- Respect: everyone within our community has the right to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of any protected characteristics.
- Integrity: we are guided by the principles of integrity, fostering an open and positive environment that is inclusive to all.
- Accountability: we have a personal responsibility to commit to these values and hold ourselves accountable to our words and actions.
For more information about our diverse and inclusive community and to watch a video produced by our staff and students explaining our set of values within the Department of Economics, please visit our Link opens in a new windowDiversity and Values webpageLink opens in a new window
Student Data
Student Privacy Notice
The University of Warwick is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. We ask you to read the Student Privacy NoticeLink opens in a new window carefully.
Statement on use of Student Data
The investigation of student data is integral to the success of our students and the development of our programmes. As a quantitative discipline, the Department values the appropriate, secure, and accurate use of these records to inform internal policies related to the academic success and wellbeing of students.
Engagement with student records forms a central part of the administrative roles held by professional services and academic staff. Our goal is to do so in accordance with University’s policies on data sharing and privacy, which fall within the GDPR guidelines.
In addition to these standard uses, we analyse individual-level student data using appropriate statistical methods to better understand the engagement and performance of our students. This research often requires us to combine records from a range of official repositories. For example, we may match demographic information with pre-university student characteristics (e.g. secondary school qualifications) and academic performance to better identify and understand inequalities within our programmes. We also try to measure engagement with educational resources to better understand the relationship between effort and attainment.
When doing so, the focus is never on the individual student, but rather the distributions of key variables and correlations between them. This practice of data-usage has helped us target our resources better by first identifying shortfalls in the provision of our programmes. It has also provided important insights into the usage of resources we provide and how this translates into academic success.
We encourage students to participate in data collection exercises, including the NSS. We also run internal surveys to measure key variables that are not captured in administrative records; for example, student expectations and well-being.
To better promote the academic success and well-being of our students, we need to measure and analyse these outcomes. We aim to do so in a manner that is transparent and preserves the privacy of all students. We therefore encourage all students to engage with the department in this process and welcome any queries.
Health and Safety
To feel and stay safe on campus, please familiarise yourself with some guidelines that the Community Safety team have provided for students on the Safety at WarwickLink opens in a new window webpage. It offers advice on how to stay safe in your student home on and off campus, and how best to protect your property. You will also find details of who you need to call when in need of help.
You are strongly advised to download the new 'SafeZoneLink opens in a new window' App to your phone which connects you directly to campus safety and support teams in real time if needed while on campus.
Everyone in the Department must comply with appropriate legal requirements and University requirements as laid down in the University's Health and Safety PolicyLink opens in a new window.
The Head of Department holds the ultimate responsibility for health and safety within the Department, but delegates elements to the Director of Operations, Sarah Duggan, whose roles include that of the Department Health and Safety Officer (DHSO).
You should inform the DHSO of any situation that you consider a real or potential hazard or shortcomings in health and safety arrangements. The situation will be added to our risk register, the risk evaluated, and reasonably practicable measures should be put in place to eliminate or reduce the risk.
We will make suitable arrangements for health and safety within the limits of available financial and physical resources. Any relevant information on health and safety will be communicated to people in the Department.
Information on fire evacuation procedures, first aid and emergency contact details can be found on laminated notices in all rooms allocated to the Department. You should also familiarise yourself with the evacuation procedure for other buildings on campus where you have lectures and classes.
Important Policies and Regulations
There are a number of important university policies listed below and each link will provide you with detailed information about the policy.
- Health and Safety PolicyLink opens in a new window
- Warwick Student Community StatementLink opens in a new window
- Children and Young PeopleLink opens in a new window
- Data Protection RegulationLink opens in a new window
- Student Privacy NoticeLink opens in a new window Link opens in a new window
- Personal Conflicts of Interest PolicyLink opens in a new window
- Feedback and ComplaintsLink opens in a new window
- Smoking PolicyLink opens in a new window
- Maximum Periods of StudyLink opens in a new window
There are a range of policies and regulations relating to exams and assessments as outlined in section 4.7.5. Further university regulations are listed below. You can find all University Regulations on the websiteLink opens in a new window.
- Regulation 11 Academic IntegrityLink opens in a new window
- Regulation 23 Student Disciplinary OffencesLink opens in a new window
- Regulation 31 Information Management, Security and Records ManagementLink opens in a new window
- Regulation 36 Regulations Governing Student Registration, Attendance and ProgressLink opens in a new window
The information in this Handbook was correct at the date of publication. Changes may be made during the academic year where appropriate. Teaching staff (or their availability) and departmental facilities do sometimes vary, or become unavailable, for reasons beyond the University’s control. Where this happens, the University will ensure the minimum of disruption and will ensure that the expected standard of education is maintained. Statements of departmental policy are made in good faith and are an honest attempt to describe current practices, but they do not replace entries in University regulations. In the event of uncertainty the University CalendarLink opens in a new window and RegulationsLink opens in a new window take precedence.