Recent Changes to the University Calendar
Updates to Regulation 27
On 21 November 2022 updates to Regulation 27 On-Campus Residential Accommodation Regulations were approved on behalf of Senate with immediate effect, to reflect nomenclature changes within the Residential Community Team. These changes will be reported to the Senate and Council at their meetings in January and February 2023 respectively.
Update to Regulation 6
On 9 November 2022 the Vice-Chancellor approved by Senate Chair's Action an update to Regulation 6 Admission to the University to reflect current practice and avoid procedural irregularity with regards to collection of information about criminal convictions.
This change took place with immediate effect and will be noted by the Council at its meeting in February 2023.
Revisions to Regulation 38
On 6 July 2022 the Senate approved amendments to Regulation 38 Research Degrees to reflect existing practice and to remove procedural information from the regulation and direct to Doctoral College guidance.
These changes were noted by the Council on 13 July 2022 and took effect from the start of the 2022-23 academic year.
Revisions to Regulation 37
On 6 July 2022 the Senate approved amendments to Regulation 37 Taught Postgraduate Courses to ensure alignment and avoid duplication with the Maximum Period of Study Policy which would take effect from 2022-23.
These changes were noted by the Council on 13 July 2022 and took effect from the start of the 2022-23 academic year.
Revisions to Regulation 11
On 6 July 2022 the Senate approved amendments to Regulation 11 Academic Integrity: to better align with expectations from the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education and reflect current approaches taken by the Student Casework and Academic Casework Team; and to prevent unfruitful escalation of cases to an Academic Integrity Committee. Minor amendments were also approved to guidance for people accompanying students investigated for alleged academic misconduct, to better reflect customary approaches.
These changes were noted by the Council on 13 July 2022 and took effect from the start of the 2022-23 academic year.