Recent Changes to the University Calendar
Updates to Regulations 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 20, 34, 36, 37, 38 and 42
On 25 June 2025, the Senate approved amendments to Regulations 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 20, 34, 36, 37, 38 and 42 to reflect the disestablishment of Faculty Boards from the 2025/26 academic year. Changes came into effect on 1 August 2025.
These changes were noted by the Council on 9 July 2025.
Update to Regulation 29
On 11 July 2025, the Senate Chair approved amendments to Regulation 29: Code of Practice relating to Freedom of Speech, Academic Freedom and the prevention of individuals from being drawn into terrorism, following updates by Legal and Compliance Services. Changes came into effect upon publication on 29 July 2025.
These changes will be noted by the Council on 15 October 2025.
Update to Regulation 27
On 25 June 2025 the Senate approved with immediate effect amendments to Regulation 27: On-Campus Residential Accommodation Regulations following a wholesale review by the Residential Community Team.
These changes will be noted by the Council on 9 July 2025.
Note added to Regulation 42
On 27 June 2025 a note was added to the header of Regulation 42: Governing Academic Appeals as follows:
The provision for Postgraduate Taught students and MBChB students to appeal degree classification is applicable to students entering the University from the start of the 2024/25 academic year.
Update to Regulation 23
On 25 June 2025 the Senate approved with immediate effect an amendment to Regulation 23: Regulation Governing Student Misconduct and Disciplinary Committees related to student membership of Discipline Committees.
These changes will be noted by the Council on 9 July 2025.