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Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Policy

The University is committed to providing a safe and protected environment for its staff and students at all times, and complying with the relevant legislation to ensure that where staff carry out ‘regulated work’ under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) (Scotland) Act 2007 they are PVG scheme members.

Working here > Recruitment
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Homeworking Policy

This policy covers the conditions for homeworking on an occasional, regular and permanent basis. Also included is a homeworkers health and safety checklist.

Working here > Pay, benefits and conditions
Last reviewed 30 August 2023
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Carers At Work Policy

The purpose of this policy is to set out the support available to colleagues who are working carers, to encourage a workplace culture in which colleagues feel supported and able to manage any challenges they face in balancing the demands of their home and work responsibilities.

Working here > Pay, benefits and conditions
Last reviewed 5 February 2025
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Adoption Policy

This policy provides information regarding the University’s adoption provisions and explains colleagues entitlements.

Working here > Pay, benefits and conditions
Last reviewed 7 March 2025
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Public Interest Disclosure Policy

This policy aims to encourage colleagues to report suspected wrongdoing and provides guidance on how to raise those concerns.

Working here > Pay, benefits and conditions
Last reviewed 25 February 2025
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Alcohol and Substance Misuse Policy

This policy provides guidance to managers and colleagues on the action that should be taken where they know or suspect a colleague may be using or misusing alcohol or other substances and signposts to support.

Working here > Pay, benefits and conditions
Last reviewed 7 March 2025
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Flexible Working Policy

This policy includes the eligibility and procedure for making a flexible working request, and you will find a form to apply.

Working here > Pay, benefits and conditions
Last reviewed 25 February 2025
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Dignity at Work Policy and Procedure

This policy and procedure applies to everyone at the University and aims to help prevent bullying, harassment, discrimination and victimisation.

Working here > Pay, benefits and conditions
Last reviewed 25 February 2025
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Shared Parental Leave Policy

This policy covers the rights and responsibilities of eligible colleagues who wish to take shared parental leave.

Working here > Pay, benefits and conditions
Last reviewed 11 March 2025
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Social Media Usage Policy

This policy provides guidelines for staff to comply with legislative requirements in relation to social media usage.

Working here > Pay, benefits and conditions
Last reviewed 25 February 2025
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Standby and Call Out Policy

This policy stipulates what payments will be made to colleagues who are on standby or respond to a call-out.

Working here > Pay, benefits and conditions
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Acting up and Additional Responsibility Allowance Policy

This policy provides information regarding colleagues who are acting up or have additional responsibility in their current role.

Working here > Pay, benefits and conditions
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Attraction and Retention Premium Policy

This policy helps ensure that where necessary, the University can continue to recruit and retain colleagues when the labour market presents difficult conditions.

Working here > Pay, benefits and conditions
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Paternity Policy

This policy provides information regarding the University’s paternity provisions and explains the colleague entitlements.

Working here > Pay, benefits and conditions
Last reviewed 5 February 2025
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Maternity Policy

This policy sets out the rights of colleagues to maternity leave and pay and provides information regarding the University’s maternity provisions and entitlements.

Working here > Pay, benefits and conditions
Last reviewed 7 March 2025
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Time Off For Dependant Care

This document is set out to provide clarity on the situations that are included in time off for dependants, as well as the procedure to be followed.

Working here > Pay, benefits and conditions
Last reviewed 12 February 2025
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Academic Regulations 2018-19 - Extenuating Circumstances

The Extenuating Circumstances Regulations apply to all matriculated students of the University who believe that their ability to complete an assessment of any type has been adversely affected by extenuating circumstances that have had a detrimental effect for the academic year 2018-19.

Academic policies > Academic regulations - previous years
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Policy on the use of Captured Content

A policy outlining the approach, rights and responsibilities for the University, staff, and students around our commitment to ensuring suitable captured content in lectures and teaching is made available to students.

Student lifecycle and journey > Health and wellbeing
Last reviewed 31 August 2023
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Safeguarding Policy and Support Framework

A policy outlining the steps we take to safeguard the University community and protect them from harm and abuse.

Student lifecycle and journey > Health and wellbeing
Last reviewed 1 March 2022
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Enjoy Cashless and loyalty scheme terms and conditions

This document outlines the terms and conditions for staff and students using the cashless and loyalty service in the University's catering outlets.

Property and facilities > Catering
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Catering Services Sustainable Food Policy

Policy covering the University's sustainable food practices.

Property and facilities > Catering
Last reviewed 31 January 2025
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Heating Operation Policy and Procedure

Policy covering operation of heating installations and procedure for dealing with heating problems.

Property and facilities > Facilities
Last reviewed 29 April 2020
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Quality Framework supporting document - School annual report template

Template to record the outcome of the analysis undertaken by the Dean of School, or an appropriate individual nominated by them of the deliberate steps being taken across the school’s taught provision to prioritising enhancement activity. Relates to Quality Framework - Section 2a Annual review.

Academic policies > Quality framework
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Quality Framework supporting document - Example agenda for the preparatory meeting for Institution-Led Review (ILR)

This guide is intended to support the ILR preparatory meeting (held at least 12 months in advance of the ILR event), by prompting areas for discussion and capturing key discussion points. Relates to Quality Framework - Section 2b Institution-Led Review.

Academic policies > Quality framework
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Quality Framework supporting document - Application for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for credit - certified learning

Form for application for RPL for credit - certified learning. Relates to Quality Framework - Section 7 Recognition of prior learning.

Academic policies > Quality framework
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Quality Framework supporting document - Self Evaluation Report Template

Template to support programme teams in their critical and evidence-based reflections and to introduce the review team to the provision under review. Relates to Quality Framework - Section 2b Institution-Led Review.

Academic policies > Quality framework
Last reviewed 1 April 2025
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Quality Framework supporting document - Application for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for Credit - uncertified Learning

Form for application for RPL for credit - uncertified learning. Relates to Quality Framework - Section 7 Recognition of prior learning.

Academic policies > Quality framework
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Fitness to Practise Regulations 2022-23

The Fitness to Practise Regulations for the academic year 2022-23 apply to students on Nursing, Midwifery, Veterinary Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work and Professional Graduate Diploma in Education, programmes to consider cases where there is cause for concern.

Academic policies > Academic regulations - previous years
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Academic Regulations 2022-23 - Section D Research Degree Regulations

The Academic Regulations Section D Research Degree Regulations, provide specific regulations which apply to this type of award for the academic year 2022-23.

Academic policies > Academic regulations - previous years
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Academic Regulations 2022-23 - Section B Undergraduate Regulations

The Academic Regulations Section B Undergraduate Regulations, provide specific regulations which apply to all SCQF level 7, 8, 9 and 10 modules approved by the University for the academic year 2022-23.

Academic policies > Academic regulations - previous years
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University Emergency Regulations - Covid-19 Pandemic 2021-22 v3.0

This policy document details the University's response to managing the impact of Covid-19 and its associated restrictions on learning, teaching and assessment practices to inform Programme Assessment Board Decisions for the academic year 2021-22.

Academic policies > Academic regulations - previous years
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Academic Regulations 2022-23 - Section E Regulations for Programmes in the School of Health and Social Care (SHSC)

The Academic Regulations Section E Regulations for Pre-Registration Programmes of Study within the SHSC, provide specific programme-specific regulations which apply to pre-registration programmes of study in nursing, midwifery and the Allied Health Professions for the academic year 2022-23.

Academic policies > Academic regulations - previous years
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Graduate Academic Misconduct Procedure 2022-23

The Graduate Academic Misconduct Procedure for academic year 2022-23 may be invoked against anyone who has graduated with an award from the University where concerns over their conduct, prior to or since graduating, have arisen.

Academic policies > Academic regulations - previous years
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Academic Regulations 2022-23 - Section C Taught Masters Regulations

The Academic Regulations Section C Taught Master's Regulations, provide specific regulations which apply to all SCQF level 11 modules approved by the University for the academic year 2022-23.

Academic policies > Academic regulations - previous years
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Academic Regulations 2022-23 - Section F Regulations for Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Social Work Programmes

These regulations provide programme-specific regulations for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) pre-registration approved programmes of study in Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) approved programme(s) in social work for the academic year 2022-23.

Academic policies > Academic regulations - previous years
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Student Conduct Regulations 2022-23

The Student Conduct Regulations for academic year 2022-23 set and maintain acceptable standards of behaviour within the University community and ensure all matters relating to the conduct of students are dealt with fairly and consistently.

Academic policies > Academic regulations - previous years
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Academic Regulations 2022-23 - Appeals

The Academic Appeals Regulations apply to students who wish to challenge the decision of the Programme Assessment Board or School/University Research Degrees Committee for the academic year 2022-23

Academic policies > Academic regulations - previous years
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Deferral of Assessment Form DE1 2022-23

The form to request a deferral of assessment for academic year 2022-23.

Academic policies > Academic regulations - previous years
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Unpaid Parental Leave

This policy explains the purpose, eligibility and conditions of unpaid parental leave.

Working here > Pay, benefits and conditions
Last reviewed 21 May 2025
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Disability At Work Policy

The purpose of this policy is to outline the process for supporting colleagues who have a disability and aims to create a framework for collaborative dialogue between the colleague and their manager, the University, and external agencies.

Working here > Pay, benefits and conditions
Last reviewed 21 May 2025
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Coursework Extension Form RE1 2025-26

The form to request an extension to an assessed coursework deadline for academic year 2025-26.

Academic policies > Academic regulations - current year
Last reviewed 23 July 2025
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Quality Framework - Section 4h Developing the proposal for research degrees

The Quality Framework is the definitive source of information on the University’s approach to academic quality assurance and enhancement. Section 4h Developing the proposal for research degrees.

Academic policies > Quality framework
Last reviewed 19 August 2025
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Quality Framework - Section 4e Academic approval

The Quality Framework is the definitive source of information on the University’s approach to academic quality assurance and enhancement. Section 4e Academic approval.

Academic policies > Quality framework
Last reviewed 19 August 2025
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Quality Framework - Section 4b Developing the proposal

The Quality Framework is the definitive source of information on the University’s approach to academic quality assurance and enhancement. Section 4b Developing the proposal.

Academic policies > Quality framework
Last reviewed 19 August 2025
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Quality Framework - Section 4f Signing the collaboration agreement

The Quality Framework is the definitive source of information on the University’s approach to academic quality assurance and enhancement. Section 4f Signing the collaboration agreement.

Academic policies > Quality framework
Last reviewed 19 August 2025
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Quality Framework - Section 4c Due diligence scrutiny and partner evaluation

The Quality Framework is the definitive source of information on the University’s approach to academic quality assurance and enhancement. Section 4c Due diligence scrutiny and partner evaluation.

Academic policies > Quality framework
Last reviewed 19 August 2025
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Quality Framework - Section 4a Early consideration

The Quality Framework is the definitive source of information on the University’s approach to academic quality assurance and enhancement. Section 4a Early consideration.

Academic policies > Quality framework
Last reviewed 19 August 2025
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Quality Framework - Section 4 Managing provision delivered in partnership

The Quality Framework is the definitive source of information on the University’s approach to academic quality assurance and enhancement. Section 4 Managing provision delivered in partnership.

Academic policies > Quality framework
Last reviewed 19 August 2025
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Quality Framework - Section 4d Developing the business case

The Quality Framework is the definitive source of information on the University’s approach to academic quality assurance and enhancement. Section 4d Developing the business case.

Academic policies > Quality framework
Last reviewed 19 August 2025
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Quality Framework - Section 4g Additional monitoring and review activities

The Quality Framework is the definitive source of information on the University’s approach to academic quality assurance and enhancement. Section 4g Additional monitoring and review activities.

Academic policies > Quality framework
Last reviewed 19 August 2025
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