Student conduct and disciplinary procedures

Student conduct

In the interests of the entire City community, we expect certain standards of individual behaviour. These are broadly set out in the 'We are City' student charter statement. City also has a duty to maintain the academic integrity of its awards and action will be taken where cheating or other unfair behaviour by students is identified.

All students are expected to abide by our Regulations and supporting policies governing student activities which are available in City’s Student Policies and Regulations webpage.

Student Bullying and Harassment policy

Our Student Bullying and Harassment policy sets out some of the specific behaviours that are unacceptable in the City environment. It outlines the processes by which bullying and harassment will be dealt with and how students can engage with the process using the You Report We Support system, which provides students the opportunity to report an incident and receive help from student support services.

Student Sexual Misconduct policy

Our Student Sexual Misconduct policy sets out the mechanisms to raise concerns over sexual misconduct. It outlines the processes by which an allegation will be dealt with, and how students can engage with and receive help from, student support services.

Copies of the Student Bullying and Harassment policy and the Student Sexual Misconduct policy can be found on our Student Policies and Regulations webpage.

Codes of Conduct

Particular students will also need to follow relevant Codes of Conduct, for example:

• The requirements of any Professional, Statutory or Regulatory body accrediting your programme of study (your Programme Handbook will give you more information)
• The Framework for Good Practice in Research applies to all research students
• The Research Ethics Framework applies to all research students.

Academic Misconduct

Students may also wish to consult the Academic Skills guidance and the Academic Integrity and Misconduct guidance on the Student Hub for support with academic studies, and to understand what academic misconduct is and how to avoid it.

Disciplinary Procedures

Allegations of misconduct or a breach of expected conduct, as defined in the University’s Regulations and/or Codes of Conduct, will be managed in accordance with Senate Regulation 13: Student Discipline . A copy of the regulation can be found on our Student Policies and Regulations webpage.