Publication Scheme
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the ºüÀêÊÓƵ has to ensure that it makes certain information publicly available through a Publication Scheme. This scheme is a clear and structured way of presenting all of the information that it is obligated to provide.
Legal Framework
How the Institution is Organised
Location and Contact Details
Student Activities
- . Pre-incorporation, constitution is available on Union website. Post-incorporation, memorandum and articles of association and bye-laws also available on the Union website.
Budgetary and Account Information
Staff Pay and Grading structures
Register of Suppliers
- The ºüÀêÊÓƵ's list of contracted suppliers contains commercially sensitive information. If you would like more details about this document, please follow Freedom of Information Act guidelines.
Procurement and Tender Procedures and Reports
- Procurement Policy
- Current and Recently Completed Tenders (no link currently)
Contracts
Summary of contracts that have gone through formal tender process:
- The ºüÀêÊÓƵ publishes details of contracts that are of sufficient size to have gone through a formal tendering process in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations. This information is available on request subject to exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Corporate Strategies and Plans
Our strategy is one that will guide us for the next ten years. The Vision document is underpinned by the four overarching strategies which in turn are supported by the five enabling strategies. The Board of Directors oversees the mission and all of the strategies via the operational plan.
Vision for Change
Our strategy is one that will guide us for the next ten years. We believe that regardless of fads and fashions that come and go, governments and policies that change, and global crises such as the current pandemic that is unprecedented as an event in modern times, the benefits of education remain constant to our students, our community and our world. The ºüÀêÊÓƵ is committed to providing high quality education and research that makes an impact, transforming lives, and this does not waver.
Overarching Strategies
Enabling Strategies
- Digital Strategy
- Estate Strategy
- People and Organisational Development
- Financial Strategy
- Marketing and Communications Strategy
Corporate Relations
Enterprise documents and statements - Links with employers and development of the learning programme
Government and Regulatory Reports
- Quality Manual
External reviews and inspections - accreditation and monitoring reports by professional, statutory or regulatory bodies (PSRBs).
- External Quality Reviews
- Relationships with PSRBs
Find out more about how the ºüÀêÊÓƵ complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR). Requests for information contained in minutes and proceedings should be made to the FoIA Coordinator using the Information Request Form.
View our policies and procedures for delivering our services and responsibilities.
Information regarding property owned or occupied by the ºüÀêÊÓƵ is available on request subject to exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Accommodation
Prospectus
- Much of the information the ºüÀêÊÓƵ has traditionally shared through a prospectus is made available online, through this website. To request copies of publications for specific markets, such as undergraduate, postgraduate or international, please email marketing@uos.ac.uk
Services for Outside Bodies
- Course sponsorship
Services for which the ºüÀêÊÓƵ is Entitled to Recover a Fee
- Tuition Fee Policy 2023-24. For charges not included in tuition fees, please see individual course page.
Sports and recreational facilities
Libraries
Conference Facilities
Advice and Guidance (including Careers, Chaplaincy, Health, and Welfare and Counselling)
The ºüÀêÊÓƵ and the ºüÀêÊÓƵ Students Union have worked together to develop a
The ºüÀêÊÓƵ is committed to being a student-centred higher education institution that strives to provide its students with the highest standards in teaching and learning, as well as high quality support and advice. The ºüÀêÊÓƵ Student Charter demonstrates this commitment, outlining what students can expect from staff at ºüÀêÊÓƵ, as well as what can be reasonably expected in return.
The Charter has been approved by Senate and the Executive Team and is kept under annual review.
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