University of Greenwich policies

Biodiversity Policy

The University recognises that operations have the potential to impact on biodiversity and they have a responsibility to manage these impacts.

Carbon Management Plan 

The plan sets out in detail the university's strategy for reducing carbon emissions over the next five years.

Collaborative Provision Strategy 

The October 2010 Collaborative Provision Strategy.

Corporate Plan 

The university's corporate objectives for the period 2006 – 2011.

Fairtrade Policy 

The University of Greenwich strives to be a Fairtrade University and works with the Fairtrade Foundation to formalise that status.

Human Resources Strategy

HR Strategy aims to support the Corporate Plan's commitment to encourage innovation in teaching delivery and enhance the university's research and enterprise capability.

Information Strategy 

The strategy is supported by a number of Information Strategy Goals.

Internationalisation Strategy 

The 2008 Internationalisation Strategy

Memorandum and Articles of Association

The University of Greenwich is a company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital.

Risk Management 

While the Court of Governers is responsible for overseeing the management of risk, all senior staff are encouraged to implement a risk management policy.

Sustainability Policy

The university is committed to ensuring that sustainable development is fully understood by staff and students and is enshrined within all aspects of its planning and activities.

Sustainable Food Policy 

The university is working to incorporate environmental, ethical and social considerations into the products and services it provides.

Travel Plan 

This plan is designed to meet HEFCE and university targets and stimulate awareness of travel impact and choices.

Academic procedures 

An outline of the university's academic planning and programme authorisation procedures.

Guidance and employability policies

Meeting our objectives and targets in relation to the employability and placement opportunities for students.

E-learning strategy 

The university's approach to supporting the development of e-learning in its learning and teaching policy.

Intellectual property policy

Addresses the ownership of rights in, and to, such property.

Learning and teaching strategy 

The university's mission to provide high-quality education, research and enterprise for international, national, regional and local communities.

New arrivals and transition policy 

The university aims to deliver a holistic and integrated approach to the transition to university for new students.

Quality assurance handbook

The procedures for the approval, monitoring and review of the university's taught awards.

Research ethics policy

The university's commitment to high-quality research and enterprise culture, with the highest possible standards of integrity and practice.

Space management and timetabling policy 

This policy sets out the required process and procedures of acquisition, disposal and booking of all University space and applies to all Schools and Offices.

Student charter

This student charter has been produced in compliance with BIS and HeFCE guidelines and is an essential part of the new arrivals information delivery.

Student code of behaviour policy 

This code applies to all students of the university when they may be reasonably regarded as being under the jurisdiction of the university or in a public place within the vicinity of the university.

Student retention policy 

The university's commitment to promoting an inclusive environment for all students, in order to support students in achieving their learning goals and to encourage further personal development.

Student's union code of practice

The university's code of practice regarding the operation of the student's union

Equal Opportunities Statement

The university believes that equality of opportunity is key in achieving its mission of providing high-quality education, research and enterprise for international, national, regional and local communities.

Single Equality Scheme

Financial regulations

This document sets out the university's financial regulations. It translates into practical guidance the university's broad policies relating to financial control.

Debt policy 

This policy outlines the arrangements for payment of student tuition fees and for the recovery of tuition fee debt.

Fraud policy

The University of Greenwich is committed to the highest standards in moral and ethical behavior and is opposed to fraud and corruption.

Sponsorship

While the university is willing to accept sponsorship from reputable companies, there are rules regarding the sponsorship of publications and events associated with the university.

Sustainable procurement policy

The university is strongly committed to protecting the natural environment and improving the quality of life for everyone on whom it has an impact.

Value for money

The university recognises its responsibility to achieve value for money from all its activities. The draft Value for Money Policy outlines the objectives and responsibilities of managers and senior managers.

Information Policies

Archiving Policy

The university's definition of its archival records and its responsibilities towards them.

Data Protection Policy

The university's policy on the personal information that it holds.

Records Management Policy

The university's objectives and responsibilities for the records that it holds.

Information Security and Assurance

Information & Library Services Policies

A list of policies relating to the use of library and computer facilities.

Insurance

Insurance Information

Details of the university's insurance cover for its buildings, contents, property and liabilities.

Physical Environment

Health & Safety Policy

All the university's current health and safety information is available here, grouped by topic.

Use by Non-University Members of School Facilities 

The use of facilities primarily intended for teaching and research by persons who are not members of staff or students of the University of Greenwich.