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13 Nov 2020: The University is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all members of its community, students and staff. It is also mindful of the particular safeguarding duties owed to specific vulnerable groups. In all its activities the University aspires to

18 Nov 2015: The Governance and Compliance Division is located at the heart of major decision-making in the University. Its role is to facilitate the implementation of the decisions and policies of the University, providing leadership, advice, and guidance in a

4 Jul 2023: Accident, incident and near miss reporting (Safety Office) Asbestos Discovery Response Procedure Burst Pipe Response Procedure Checklist for labs (guidance in development) Communicable diseases Emergency communications Emergency procedures for gas

2 Mar 2020: From 1 August 2024 these Principles will be rescinded and amalgamated into the University Code of Practice on Freedom of Speech.

18 Nov 2015: Staff in the Governance and Compliance Division are responsible for producing and maintaining the following official publications of the University: Statutes and Ordinances The Statutes and Ordinances provide the constitutional framework that allows

26 May 2022: How to seek approval for new University-wide policies or changes to existing policies. ... This applies to new policies as well as to changes to existing policies.

7 Dec 2023: HR-related A staff member who would normally be involved in the selection process for a new appointment learns that a close family member is applying for the role.

16 Feb 2016: Incident management and business continuity planning In an emergency, or to escalate incidents to the University Silver Team, contact the University Security Control Centre 24/7 on (3)31818 or dial 101 from the internal network. Robust risk

22 Mar 2016: The Information Compliance Office sits within the Governance and Compliance Division and deals with all matters relating to information legislation (principally the UK General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Freedom

28 Jul 2016: new ideas and controversial or unpopular opinions within the law, without fear of intolerance or discrimination.

23 Nov 2020: The University Council is responsible for overseeing arrangements for emergency management and continuity planning (see the University's Incident Management and Business Continuity Policy for details of arrangements). In particular, the Council

25 Oct 2015: Welcome to assurance, audit and regulatory compliance These pages provide information about assurance processes, internal and external audit, risk management, and emergency planning in the University. They offer advice on what to expect from audit

26 Aug 2016: Roles and Responsibilities The Education Act 1994 places responsibilities on the University's governing body in respect of student unions.

26 Aug 2016: The Council, after consultation with relevant institutions within the University, has drawn up a Procedure for handling claims for the transfer of stewardship of human remains. In October 2005 the Department for Media, Culture and Sport published

16 Jun 2015: Old EAPs are required to be transferred to the new template by 1 January 2024, when the Policy comes into effect. ... The initial work in moving EAPs over to the new plan will be carried out centrally by the Governance and Compliance Division.

20 Dec 2022: 1. University safeguarding statement. The University is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all members of its community, students and staff. It is also mindful of the particular safeguarding duties owed to specific vulnerable groups. In all

28 May 2024: Where multiple institutions occupy a building (whether these are University departments and/or external departments), a major incident that affects the whole building, such as flood or fire, requires a coordinated response by occupants. In some cases

18 Jun 2015: As part of a review of the University's risk management processes, in January 2019, the Council approved the transfer of the principal responsibilities relating to risk management from the Risk Steering Committee to the Audit Committee and to

29 May 2024: It also introduces new mechanisms for promoting, scrutinising and enforcing compliance with those requirements. ... What, if anything, do I need to do in response to the new Act?

7 Sep 2021: project was delayed). Opportunities – new opportunities may arise which could be beneficial, but may also present. ... an underlying level of risk (e.g. there is an opportunity to develop a new research collaboration.

26 Aug 2016: The Group also provides induction events for new staff and organises seminars within the University for administrative staff within the UAS.

19 Jun 2015: Risk reports The University template for reporting on risk has been developed with a view to limiting the report on each risk to a single page and focusing only on the key information. Download the risk report template [last updated August 2022]

13 Jul 2021: Appendix 2: Template Register of Conflicts of Interests for Institutions The register of conflicts of interests should record any declared conflicts between the interests of members of the institution and their University duties. This will include

18 Jun 2015: Definitions The University uses the following definitions relating to risk and risk management: Risk is the threat or opportunity that an action or event will adversely or beneficially affect the University's ability to meet its objectives. Risk

13 Jul 2021: Appendix 4 - List of Related Policies and Guidelines Relationships between staff and students Staff Student Relationship Policy Research Good Research Practice Guidelines (Section 2.2) Concordat to support research integrity For any research funded

28 Oct 2019: Issued by the Committee on Prevent and Freedom of Speech in October 2019 Any member, student or employee of the University engaged in campaigning for a registered political party or any other body may, as an expression of lawful free speech,

16 Jun 2015: Definitions The University uses the following definitions relating to risk and risk management: Risk is the threat or opportunity that an action or event will adversely or beneficially affect the University's ability to meet its objectives. Risk

13 Jul 2021: Sections A: Policy Statement B: Individuals to Whom this Policy Applies C: Defining and Recognising Conflicts of Interest D: Declaring and Recording Conflicts of Interest E: Managing Conflicts of Interest F: Summary of Responsibilities G: Related

13 Jul 2021: Appendix 3: Template Declaration of Interests Form for Heads of Institution Plus Members and Regular Attendees of Meetings of the University's Principal, Central Decision-Making Bodies This template is provided for information only to show the

26 Aug 2016: Annex 2 - Specific guidance The University has policies and procedures which include provisions to combat fraudulent or corrupt practices with which employees are expected to comply with for all aspects of University business, as set out in

26 Aug 2016: C. Scope/Application of the Policy This policy applies to all Staff and Associated Persons. This policy does not apply to: Cambridge University Press and Assessment, which has its own complementary policies and procedures; or the Colleges.

26 Aug 2016: Annex 1 - Reporting Any report of suspected Bribery or Fraud in breach of this Policy shall be made to the Registrary and the Director of Finance and thereafter shall be treated as a report made by a Head of Department or an individual pursuant to

26 Aug 2016: F. Related documents and further guidance Further guidance on the University's Anti Bribery and Corruption policy, including the associated online training, can be found on the Finance Division's webpages. The University already has guidance,

26 Aug 2016: B. Policy Statement The University will take appropriate action to prevent Bribery and all forms of Fraud in the University. No member of Staff or Associated Person shall seek a financial or other advantage for the University through Bribery. No

13 Jul 2021: HR-related. A staff member who would normally be involved in the selection process for a new appointment learns that a close family member is applying for the role.

26 Aug 2016: A. Background and purpose The University is committed to ensuring that high standards of integrity apply in all of its areas of operation and that all of its business is conducted in an honest and transparent manner. As an educational establishment

14 Jul 2021: an annual basis to declare any new conflicts or significant changes to previously declared conflicts;. ... New starters are asked to read the Conflict of Interest Policy as part of the induction checklist.

26 Aug 2016: D. Definitions The University uses the following definitions in this policy : Associated Person/s refers to any individual or organisation performing services for and on behalf of the University, which may include the University's subsidiaries,

26 Aug 2016: Staff should re-take the training every two years. New staff should complete the training in their first few months.

13 Jul 2021: Search site. Governance and Compliance Division. FAQ for individuals in institutions about declaring conflicts of interests. Q. Why does the University have a Conflict of Interest Policy? The mission of the University of Cambridge is to contribute

14 Jul 2021: The register should be updated throughout the year as new interests are declared. ... For further information please see the training notes for reviewers on using the new App.

27 Oct 2021: The register should be updated throughout the year as new interests are declared. ... For further information about the new Review and Manage App please see the training notes for reviewers.

14 Jul 2021: The declarer-facing side of the system is very similar to last year, although we have added the new Estates Committee to the list of committees included in the process and