Student Discipline
Student Discipline is a University-initiated procedure and falls within the University's General Regulations.
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Purpose |
The University may take disciplinary action against students in cases where misconduct has occurred. Examples might include the use of unfair means in the assessment process (eg plagiarism or collusion), misconduct in the community, aggressive or fraudulent/dishonest behaviour. |
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Process |
Following an initial investigation, a student may be referred to a Discipline Committee or Discipline Chairman, either of whom have the power to impose a range of penalties under the Discipline Regulations. The University's Investigating Officer also has powers to respond to student misconduct, under the Disciplinary Administrative Procedure, as does the Director of Accommodation and Commercial Services (ACS), in accommodation owned or managed by the University. See also the Regulations on the Use of Computing Facilities, the Library, General Regulation 9 concerning Ethics Approval and the Students' Union Byelaws. On the rare occasions that students are required to serve a prison/custodial sentence, consideration needs to be given to taking disciplinary action when the student returns to their studies. |
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Appeal Mechanism |
A student may appeal against a disciplinary decision on grounds specified in the Regulations, within 14 working days of the letter of notification. |
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Contact |
The Secretary to the Discipline Committee is Liz Buckton, who can give guidance on aspects of the Discipline Regulations. |
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Advice for Students |
The Student Advice Centre can advise a student on their position. |
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Regulations |
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Procedures |
Notes on the Procedures relating to the Discipline of Students Regulations |
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Downloads |
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Other Information |
How to Investigate the Use of Unfair Means in the Assessment Process Flowchart Notes on How Student Behavioural Misconduct Cases are Managed (WORD 47.5KB) |