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what shapes the way we work?

Explore the procedures that are defining how we operate

To achieve all of our aims, we need to focus on more than our academic standards.

From ensuring we collect and maintain appropriate records, to documenting how we spend our money and how we're working to be as open and inclusive as possible, our corporate governance responsibilities play a huge role in shaping how we work.

Find out more about key governance areas below.

Freedom of Information

Explore how we deliver our commitment to transparency and how to get in touch to make an FOI request.

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Find out how we're ensuring equality of opportunity for all by creating a working, learning, cultural and social environment based on dignity and respect.

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How we spend our money

Get transparency on where our money comes from and a breakdown of how we spend it.

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Access and participation plans

Discover the approach we're taking to encourage and promote wider participation and fair access to higher education.
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Records management

Download our Records Management Policy for insight into our principles for managing records across the whole University.
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Complaints

We take complaints seriously, and use them as an opportunity to learn and improve. Explore our complaints procedures and support services available.
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Download our Records Management Policy for insight into our principles for managing records across the whole University.

Download policy