Policy Hub
Links to University-wide policies and guidance
This page brings together links to University-wide policies and guidance into a single source. These are created and owned by a range of different teams; if you have queries about a specific policy please contact the relevant team through the contact details provided on their pages.
The Statutes and Ordinances provide the constitutional framework that allows the University to govern its affairs.
What is a Policy?
The terms 'policy', 'procedure', 'guidelines' and 'guidance' are sometimes used interchangeably in a day-to-day context. The following definitions help to distinguish how a particular document is best described.
- Policies set parameters for decision-making and provide the "why" behind an action. Compliance with policy is mandatory unless otherwise indicated.
- Procedures set out a series of actions that should be conducted in a certain manner and therefore explain the "how". Compliance with procedure is mandatory unless otherwise indicated.
- Guidelines set parameters for decision-making and provide the "why" behind an action. Compliance with guidelines is strongly encouraged, but there is greater flexibility in comparison to parameters set out in policies.
- Guidance is provided as a tool to assist with the interpretation and application of policy and procedure, or provides general information and advice on a particular subject. Compliance with guidance is not mandatory.
Guidance for policy owners
Guidance for policy owners, including the approval process for University-wide policies can be found on the Governance and Compliance Division website.
Policy Hub contact
If you have any questions about the Policy Hub or are a policy owner wishing to notify us of a change, please email the Assurance Team at assurance@admin.cam.ac.uk.
University policies
Key: ► denotes key policies, including those highlighted in the University's HR24 employee induction checklist (University login required).
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Education ServicesPolicies and other resources relating to Education and Student Outcomes, Student Administration, Student Admissions and Access, and Student Support. ► Education Quality and Policy Office (EQPO) Policy Index ► Postgraduate Research Office Policies (University login required) ► Student Complaints Procedure |
Estates DivisionPolicies and resources relating to facilities. Including Car Parking, Education Space, Recycling and Waste, Fire Safety, Asbestos, Food Safety and Environmental Sustainability. ► Car Parking Policy (University login required) ► Fire Safety Policy (University login required) ► Asbestos Policy (University login required) |
Digital and ITPolicies and Guidance relating to IT, Digital, and Cyber Security. ► Systems Management Policy (University login required) |
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Finance DivisionFinancial Regulations, Policies and Procedures, supplemented by detailed guidance on finance modules and information on training resources. ► Non-Employees Expenses Policy ► Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Policy |
Governance and Compliance DivisionPolicies and guidance supported by the Governance and Compliance Division. ► Anti-slavery and Anti-trafficking Statement and Policy |
Health, Safety and Regulated FacilitiesProcedures and guidance relating to health and safety are held on Safety Hub (University login required) and the CCTV Code of Practice on the Security Section website (University login required). ► University Health & Safety Policy ► Policy for staff and students working, managing or engaging in a relevant activity involving people who have offended (University login required) ► Security Policy (University login required) |
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Human Resources DivisionPolicies & Procedures A-Z, comprising all HR-related policies, procedures and guidance. |
Research ServicesPolicies and other resources from Research Services. ► Procedure for the Investigation of an Allegation of Research Misconduct ► Research Investigator Time Policy (University login required) |
