As a Life Sciences student you are expected to comply with university guidelines regarding conduct. The quality manual sets out the regulations, policies and procedures around teaching and learning at the University of Nottingham. Therefore, the following expectations are not exhaustive. We strive to provide you with an inclusive, respectful and considerate environment where you can be yourself and are encouraged to perform to the best of your ability.
You are expected to:
Ensure that your views about a person’s lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, colour, gender, sexuality, age or social status do not prejudice your interactions with staff or students. For further information on our approach to creating an environment for all students and staff which is not only free from discrimination, but celebrates and values diversity please see equality, diversity and inclusion
Ensure that you take responsibility for your own health, including mental health. This includes seeking appropriate medical advice and/or support
Inform the university if you have any disability or medical condition either existing or which develops during the course that might affect your studies or pose a risk to others. You can notify us of a disability before you arrive to so we can implement the appropriate support
Show proper concern for the effects of your behaviour on others and the reputation of the university, adhering to the university Code of Discipline
Ensure that you are aware of and undertake all health and safety measures
Avoid the use of offensive language or text or bullying behaviour especially on social networking sites, for example Facebook, or in your face-to-face interactions with others, adhering to university regulations including university Social Media Policy
Maintain communication with staff by:
Attending scheduled appointments with personal tutors and initiating additional contact where necessary
Responding promptly to requests for information and completing all appropriate forms, including those used to record extenuating circumstances which may have affected performance or caused absence from examinations
Regularly reading your university e-mail and checking your timetable
Participating responsibly in student feedback processes
Be prepared to inform an appropriate member of staff if you observe behaviour in students or staff which is at variance with the standards outlined in this document
Take responsibility for supporting your peers, but know when to seek further advice
Take significant responsibility for your own learning, personal development and wellbeing, including:
Making yourself familiar with all dates relevant to the course and being available when required for teaching and assessment
Raising any problems affecting your studies with Student Welfare, your personal tutor, module leader or other appropriate member of staff
Completing assessments on time
Avoiding all forms of cheating and plagiarism and other academic offences, including fabrication of results, you can learn more about academic conduct within your induction programme.
Read and comply with the university's regulations and codes of practice relating to students including safety guidelines and instructions
Keep the university informed of any changes to your contact details
Assist in the continued development of the university by letting us know where improvements can be made and by participating in our decision making processes as appropriate. For further information on how your views can bring about positive changes, please see academic representation
Recognise that your conduct and behaviour on- or off-campus reflects on you and the university and undertake to act with consideration and respect for the welfare and interests of your peers and members of the wider community
Life Sciences (Neuroscience, Biology and Biochemistry, Sport and Exercise Science, Pharmacology)
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