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3 Jul 2024: Search site. Governance and Compliance Division. The Governance and Compliance Division exists to support the good governance of the University and to assure the efficient and effective functioning of the most important of the central institutions,

3 Jul 2024: Search site. Governance and Compliance Division. appendix_3_-_template_declaration_of_interests_form_for_heads_of_institution_and_members_of_principal_central_decision-making_bodies.docx. Governance and Compliance Division. The Old Schools. Trinity

17 Jan 2017: The trade supplier portal asks questions of potential new suppliers on their compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 as part of due diligence processes. ... Under the supplier approval process the University’s Finance Division reviews all new

9 Sep 2015: The day-to-day work of the Governance and Compliance Division includes overseeing the running of the University's governance arrangements; statutory and regulatory compliance (including information compliance, risk management and continuity planning,

16 Feb 2016: In January 2019, the Council approved a new risk management framework and risk management policy, and in May 2019, the Council approved a new University risk register.

26 May 2022: Please also state whether this is a new policy, a policy that replaces an existing policy, or a change to an existing policy. ... University Governance approval process: GCD to confirm the governance approval process for the suggested new policy/changes

18 Jun 2015: Risk management policy The University's risk management policy sets out the University's underlying approach to risk management and provides guidance on how colleagues are expected to assess and manage risk within their day-to-day activities to

25 Jul 2016: Welcome to the Governance and Compliance Division Positioned at the hub of major decision-making in the University, the GCD promotes effective governance by giving support and advice in a transparent and approachable manner to ensure the smooth

15 Jul 2021: an annual basis to declare any new conflicts or significant changes to previously declared conflicts;. ... annual basis to declare any new conflicts or significant changes to previously declared conflicts;.

10 Mar 2016: Audit & assurance The Office for Students requires the University to demonstrate that it meets certain conditions to stay registered as a Higher Education provider. One of these conditions is to demonstrate that the University has adequate and

25 Jul 2016: Meet the members of the Governance and Compliance Division team. Contact details for the staff of the GCD are available to members of the University with raven accounts here. Regina Sachers: Director of Governance and Compliance Division The

16 Feb 2023: It is essential to be able to communicate messages efficiently to staff in the event of an emergency. The quickest method is to use a phone cascade, or ‘call-tree’, whereby the message is sent to key individuals, who then communicate with their

28 Nov 2023: 3. Add a new mitigation using free text. Unlike last year, mitigating actions can be amended at any point. ... to declare a new interest or to change or end an existing one.

28 May 2024: be rescinded and amalgamated into a new University Code of Practice on Freedom of Speech.

9 Jun 2022: In 2023, a new Head of Institution Assurance Statement exercise was launched to all institutions during Easter Term following a successful pilot in 2022. ... This approach was developed in collaboration with the internal auditors and with input from

6 Jul 2015: Governance and Compliance Division Governance and Compliance Division University of Cambridge The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN GCD Administrators: 01223 332311 GCDEnquiries@admin.cam.ac.uk Old Schools Reception: 01223 332200

26 Aug 2016: Introductory guidance The original version of this policy was introduced in response to the Bribery Act 2010 (the Act). An updated version was approved by the Council in 2024.

18 Aug 2022: The option of selecting ‘Other’ has also been provided and free text may be added to create a new category if required.

25 Jul 2016: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z A Advisory Group on Administrative Training (AGAT) Anti-slavery and anti-trafficking policy and statement Audit ‑ internal audit, external audit,

4 Jul 2023: The following documents are referenced in the Incident Management and Business Continuity template plan for use during an incident. Fast time actions Silver Team agenda/checklist Incident log (word version) Incident log (excel version) Impact

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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 are the new compliance mechanisms? In its role as regulator, the OfS will:.

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

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

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

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,

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