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University-wide Conflict of Interest Policy

University-wide Conflict of Interest Policy overview Conflict of Interest Policy Appendix 1: examples Appendix 2: template register Appendix 3: declaration categories Appendix 4: related policies FAQ for the annual Declaration of Interest form FAQ for individuals in institutions FAQ for Heads of Institutions and DAs FAQ for principal, central decision-making bodies FAQ for Heads and Secretaries of the Schools

Policy against Bribery, Corruption and Fraud

Policy against Bribery, Corruption and Fraud overview A. Background and purpose B. Policy Statement C. Scope/Application of the Policy D. Definitions E. Key Roles and Responsibilities F. Related documents and further guidance Annex 1 - Reporting Annex 2 - Specific guidance

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About us overview
    Contact us

Governance

Governance overview
    University committees The University record

Policies

    Policy Hub Policies and guidance supported by GCD

Assurance, audit, risk & resilience

Assurance, audit, risk & resilience overview
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Governance and Compliance Division

The Governance and Compliance Division (GCD) is one of the divisions of the Unified Administrative Services (UAS) and oversees the University's governance processes, data and information compliance, assurance, audit, regulatory compliance work, incident management and business continuity planning.

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Assurance, audit, risk and resilience

Information and guidance on the University's assurance, audit, risk management and other resilience processes.

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Compliance

Information and guidance on the University's data protection, freedom of information, Prevent and freedom of speech compliance activities.

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University Committees

Information on the University's central decision-making bodies.

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Governance and the University record

Guidance on decision-making by the Regent House.

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Incident management and business continuity planning

Information and guidance on incident management and business continuity planning and exercising.

Policies

Information on University-wide policies, including guidance on the approval process.

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University Committees Hub

Members and attendees of University Committees can find papers and minutes of their committee via this hub.

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Governance and Compliance Division

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Email:GCDEnquiries@admin.cam.ac.uk
Phone:01223 332200

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