Recent Changes to the University Calendar

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.

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.

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.

On 6 July 2022 the Senate approved amendments to Regulation 8 Regulations for First Degrees to ensure alignment with the Right to Remedy Failure which had been implemented in 2021-22 on a rolling basis.

These changes were noted by the Council on 13 July 2022 and took effect from the start of the 2022-23 academic year.

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.