The University of Southampton follows the new Model Publication Scheme prepared and approved by the Information Commissioner.
Classes of information available
Under this Publication Scheme we make the following seven classes of information available.
1. Who we are and what we do
University constitution
- Charter, statutes and ordinances
- Exempt Charity Status
- General information and Regulations
- History
- Mission statement
- Quality, Monitoring and Enhancement (QME) Framework
Governance Structure
- Committees of the Council
- Committees of the Senate
- Education Governance Structure
- Joint negotiating committees
- Officers of the University
- Organisational chart
- Senate
- Standing Orders of the Senate
- University Council
- University Executive Group
- University Governance Structure
- University of Southampton Malaysia (UoSM) Governance Structure
Faculties, Schools and Departments
- Information about Schools and Departments
- Information about Faculties
- Professional Services
- Student and Academic Administration
About us
- Careers and Employability Service
- Degree Outcomes Statement
- Giving to Southampton
- Honorary Degrees
- Information on Alumni
- Information on Links with Business - Work With Us
- Information on Research including Outputs and Publications
- Information on Spin Out Companies
- Institutes and Research Centres
- International Student Information
- International Welcome Published on web
- League Table Rankings
- Life Long Learning Part Time Courses and Events for the Public
- Links with Employers
- Links with PSRBs
- PhD Courses
- Policies for Student Complaints, Appeals
- Postgraduate Degree Programmes
- Postgraduate Degree Programmes How to Apply
- Postgraduate Programme Fees
- General term dates
- Professional Development Academic Practice Teaching (PCAP)
- Professional Enterprise Units
- Professional Recognition of Educator Practice (PREP)
- Recruitment and Outreach
- Research Collaborations
- Research Facilities
- Researcher Development & Graduate Centre
- Student Charter
- Student Population & Satisfaction figures
- Student Pre Arrival Information electronic media including web
- Student Satisfaction Facts and Figures
- Student Support - Enabling Services
- Students' Union
- Undergraduate Degree Programmes
- How to apply for an undergraduate degree
- Undergraduate Programme Fees
- Undergraduate Term & Graduation Dates
- University Campus Locations and Maps
- University Consultancy Services
- University Contact Details
- University Facts and Figures
- University Job Opportunities
- University News & Events
- University Science Park
- Visit Days to Schools
- Visiting the university & open days
2. What we spend and how we spend it
- Annual Financial statements
- E-tendering
- Employee Benefits
- Financial Regulation
- Funding and income
- Insurance
- Major Contracts
This information is available on request under the Freedom of Information Act 200 subject to the exceptions contained within that Act as to confidentiality, commercial interests and future publication. - Planned Capital Expenditure
- Research Funding
- Research Grants and Contracts
- Salary Bands
- Staff Awards
- Staff Pay Grading
- Staff Salary and Pay
- University Executive Board expenses
- Vice Chancellor's Remuneration
3. What our priorities are and how we are doing
- Access and Participation Plan
- Building On Strong Successes
- Collaboration With Other Institutions Policy
- Education Vision
- Enabling Our Vision
- Estate Strategy
- External Examination Procedures
- Information on Public Engagement with Research
- Internal Procedures For Assuring Academic Quality and Standards
- Our Aims
- Our Values
- Programme Approval, Monitoring and Review
- Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education website
- Research Publications online access
- Research Vision
- Social and Economic Impact Vision
- Student Engagement
- Vision and Strategy
4. How we make decisions
- External Research Degrees Committee
- List of Committees and Other Advisory Groups
- Recruitment and Admissions Group
- Senate, Council and Committees
- University Decision Making Structure
Senate meetings (unrestricted/non-confidential minutes)
The following confirmed, unrestricted/non-confidential minutes of Senate meetings are publicly available and copies can be obtained by emailing [email protected].
- Academic Quality and Standards Committee Minutes
- Audit Committee Minutes
- Consultative Committee for Safety and Occupational Health
- Faculty Programmes Committee Minutes
- Genetic Modification and Biosafety Committee
- Health and Safety Audit and Assurance
- Military Education Committee
- Minutes of Senate Meetings
- Nominations Committee Minutes
- Safety and Occupational Health Committee
- Senate Appeals Committee
- Senior Salaries Committee Minutes
- Standing Committee of Council Minutes
- Student Discipline Committee
- University Ethics Committee
5. Our policies and procedures
Academic and Research
- Academic Integrity Procedures
- Academic Standards Framework
- Anti-corruption, Fraud and Bribery
- Authorised signatories for contracts
- Authorship, Contribution and Publishing Policy
- Bribery Act 2010 Guidance
- Code of Conduct for Research
- Code of Practice for Research Candidature and Supervision
- Conflicts of Interest Policy
- Consultancy Policy
- Data Protection Policy
- Enterprise Strategy
- Environment policy and management
- Ethics policy
- Export Controls Compliance Statement
- External Examiners Policy
- Financial regulations
- Gift acceptance
- Intellectual property
- Modern Slavery Act Statement
- Non Student Complaints Procedure
- Off-Air Recording of Radio and TV Broadcasts for Educational Purposes
- Oversight of Security Sensitive Research Guidance - Universities UK
- Privacy (Transparency) Notice for Research Participants
- Procedure for Investigating Cases of alleged Misconduct in Research
- Research data management guidance
- Research Data Management Policy
- Research Ethics Policy
- Research Funding Impact Statements
- Research Sources of Funding Information Guide
- Responsible collaboration (the Tobacco policy)
- Safeguarding Policy
- Terms of reference
Facilities
- Estates Health and Safety Policies
- Estates Security Policy
- Estates Standard Policies, Procedure, Briefing documents and Specifications for Undertaking Projects
- Sustainability Policy
Human resources
- Consultancy Work for Staff
- Health and Safety Policy Statement
- Holiday Allowance
- Pay Policies
- Policies and Procedures for Services
- Recruitment Policies
- Sabbatical Leave
- Staff Discounts and Offers
Staff and student policies
- Acceptable Usage Policy
- Anti-corruption, Fraud and Bribery
- Code of Practice to ensure Freedom of Speech within the Law
- Collaborative Provision Policy
- Data Protection Policy
- Data Quality Policy
- Data Sharing Protocol
- Dignity at Work and Study Policy
- Disability Statement
- Disclaimer
- Diversity Policy
- Electronic Communications Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Freedom of Information Policy
- Glossary of Terms
- Home working Guidelines
- IT Security Handbook
- Out of Hours working Policy
- Prevent Guidance
- Privacy Notice
- Religion and Belief Policy
- Records Management Policy
- Record Retention Schedule
- Student Protection Plan
- Student Transfer Policy
- Surveilance Policy
- Terms and Conditions for Use of University Network Policy including Acceptable Use and Privacy Policy
- Whistleblowing Policy
Students
- Academic Integrity Statement for Students
- Access to Southampton scheme
- Admissions Policies
- Agreement for University Student Accommodation
- Assessment Framework
- Assessment and Learning in Practice Settings (ALPS)
- Attendance and Completion Requirements
- Disclaimer
- English Language Proficiency
- External Examiner Reports
- Fitness to Practise Policy
- General Computing Information for Students
- Learn With Us Aiding Transition to HE
- Placement Study Abroad Policy
- Procedure Governing Student Discipline
- Procedure for Student Complaints and Appeals
- Progression and Classification of Results
- Recognition of Prior Learning Policy
- Retention of Assessment Material
- Social Media Competition Terms and Conditions
- SUSU: University Relationship Agreement
- Special Considerations
- Student Feedback Policy
- Student Membership on Council, Senate and Committees
- Student Protection Plan
- Student Support Review Regulations
- Transfer, Suspension, Withdrawal or Termination
- Use of University Property
6. Lists and registers
- Academy of Medical Educators
- Collaborative Provision Register
- Exchange Scholars Programme
- Gifting/Hospitality Register -Held by the University Secretary - hard copies available on request
- Health and Pharma University Information
- Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRB) Register
- The Education Enhancement Fund
- The Southampton Opportunity
- The VC's strategic fund
- University Research Publications Repository
- Vice Chancellor's Award list 2014
7. The services we offer
- Accommodation Services
- Alumni Services
- Arts on Campus
- Careers and Employability Service
- Centre for Language Study
- Chaplaincy Service
- Clubs and Societies
- Conference and Hospitality Services
- Country-Specific Scholarships
- Curriculum Innovation Programme - Flexible Learning
- Early Years Centre
- Excel Southampton Placement Scheme
- Faculty and Programme Handbooks
- Health and Support Services
- International Scholarships - External
- International Student Fees
- Knitting Reference Library
- Library Service
- Library Special Collections & Archives
- Life Long Learning Public Events
- Media Guide to Expertise
- Media Releases
- Mediation Service
- Personal Academic Tutor Handbook
- Personal Academic Tutors System
- Postgraduate Course Fees and Support
- Postgraduate Prospectus
- Postgraduate Studentships and Bursaries
- Research Governance Office
- Scholarships for Masters Students
- Scholarships for Research Students
- Sport and Wellbeing Service
- Student Ambassador and Mentoring Schemes
- Student Handbook
- Student Services
- Student Union Advice Centre
- Undergraduate Course Fees and Support
- Undergraduate Prospectus
- Undergraduate Studentships and Bursaries UK and International
- University Bars and Eateries
- University Massive Open Online Courses
- Work Based Experience and Placements
Requesting hard copies
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Information is available in hard copy on request. The University reserves the right to charge for photocopying, postage and packing or the costs directly incurred as a result of viewing information.
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