Recent Changes to the University Calendar
Revisions to Regulation 36
On 18 July 2022 the Vice-Chancellor approved by Senate Chair's Action, and on the recommendation of the Academic Quality and Standards Committee, amendments to Regulations 36 Student Registration, Attendance and Progress to ensure compliance with UKVI expectations in respect of students who are subject to immigration control.
These changes took place with immediate effect and will be noted by the Council at its meeting in the autumn 2022.
Revision to Regulation 34 Appendix A
On 11 July 2022 the Vice-Chancellor approved by Senate Chair's action, and on the recommendation of the Academic Quality and Standards Committee, the addition of the PGCE International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS ) to the list of courses covered by Regulation 34 Determination of Fitness to Practise, set out in Appendix A to Regulation 34.
This change took place with immediate effect and will be noted by the Council at its meeting in the autumn 2022.
Revisions to Regulation 36
On 6 July 2022 the Senate approved amendments to Regulations 36 Student Registration, Attendance and Progress to update the assessment submissions deadline, ensure compliance with UKVI expectations and to permit withdrawal of students who have taken pre-sessional English classes and have not met the usual level of language requirements to be admitted to their chosen course of study.
These changes took place with immediate effect post Senate approval and were noted by the Council on 13 July 2022.
Revisions to Regulation 23
On 6 July 2022 the Senate approved amendments to Regulations 23 Student Disciplinary Offences to improve clarity and to update the Regulation.
These changes took place with immediate effect post Senate approval and were noted by the Council on 13 July 2022.
Revisions to Regulation 42
On 6 July 2022 the Senate approved amendments to Regulations 42 Governing Academic Appeals to reflect current practice and specify routes for the determination of whether an appeal has met the criteria to be accepted into the appeals process, as well as other minor clarifications.
These changes took place with immediate effect post Senate approval and were noted by the Council on 13 July 2022.