FAQs

How do I find a policy on this site?

You can search for a policy on this site by -

function

This allows you to search by functional area, e.g. financial management, personnel, student administration. A comprehensive list of functions and their definitions is provided.

keyword

This allows you to search by keywords appearing in the policy title. The facility to search also by words appearing in the policy content will be available soon.

policy title

This allows you to search by the keywords in the policy title.

record number

This allows you to search by the TRIM policy number (UPYY/xxx).

What if I don't find the policy I am looking for?

Check the University's Legislative and Policy Framework. This provides details of, and links to, other documents, such as regulations and rules, that are binding on staff and/or students and may contain policies of the University. For example, the University General Rules for Academic Courses and the Faculty Rules contain information about course requirements, structures and policies applying to courses of the University.

What is the difference between policy and procedure?

Policies are statements of the principles¹ that govern decision-making.
Procedures are the functional steps used to implement policies.

¹Principles in this context are to be understood as being both broad and detailed.