Policies relating to Academic Conduct

Title of policy	Description
Australian Postgraduate Awards and University of Sydney Postgraduate Awards: Method of Award NB: Refer also to Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA) and University of Sydney Postgraduate Awards (UPA) Ranking Guidelines	These guidelines govern the allocation of awards and ranking procedures for Australian Postgraduate Awards (APAs) and University of Sydney Postgraduate Awards (UPAs). View Policy
Australian Postgraduate Awards: Transfer Guidelines Approved by: Academic Board on 11/09/2002 Date of effect: 12 September 2002 Amended by: Academic Board on 29 August 2007	The DEST rule on transfer of APA funding for the 2002 onwards cohort is that if the receiving institution wishes to support any transferring-in student it must do so from within its allocated APA funding. This means that a transferring-in APA student in the 2002 onwards cohort will not bring an APA scholarship to the University, nor will a transferring-out student be able to take an APA scholarship with them. This policy has been developed to provide guidance on the process for consideration of APA scholarships to candidates seeking to transfer-in to the University. View Policy
Code of Conduct for Responsible Research Practice and Guidelines for Dealing with allegations of Research Misconduct Approved by: Senate on 4 June 2001 Amended by: Academic Board on 12 November 2003 Date of effect: 13 November 2003	Code of Conduct for responsible research practice and Guidelines for dealing with allegations of research misconduct. In this Code, researcher means all staff members and students carrying out research under the imprimatur of the University. View Policy
Code of practice for supervision of postgraduate research students Approved by: Academic Board on 19 October 1992 Date of effect: 1 January 1993 Last amended: 13 June 2001	Code of practice for supervision of postgraduate research students which outlines the responsibilities of the University, the Faculty and Department, as well as the individual supervisor and student. View Policy
Co-funded University of Sydney Postgraduate Awards: Method of Award Approved by: Academic Board on 9 June 2004 Amended by: Academic Board on 30 May 2007 Date of effect: 31 May 2007	The University of Sydney may offer a limited number of co-funded University of Sydney Postgraduate Awards (UPAs) in second semester each year. This policy outlines the method of awarding these UPAs. View Policy
Cotutelle Scheme Approved by: Academic Board on 13 October 1999 Last amended: 10 December 2008 Date of effect: 11 December 2008	In February 1998, Senate approved amendments to the PhD resolutions providing for the establishment of cotutelle agreements whereby, if the necessary conditions for joint candidature had been met, a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy could also receive a doctorate from another University in respect of that candidature, each testamur acknowledging the circumstances under which the award was made. This documents lays down the principles for such arrangements, and includes a proforma agreement. View Policy
Essential Resources for Postgraduate Research Students Policy 2012 Approved by: DVC Education on 1 December 2011 Date of effect: 1 January 2012	This policy: (a) sets out the University’s commitment to providing postgraduate research students with the support and resources necessary for them to undertake their research successfully and complete their degrees; (b) supports the proper supervision and training of postgraduate research students; (c) supports the sustainable and responsible use of resources; and (d) provides for shared and equitable access to finite support resources. View Policy
Establishment and Award of Scholarships and Prizes Approved by: Academic Board on 15 March 2000 Date of effect: 16 March 2000 Amended by: Academic Board on 16 April 2008	The Academic Board's policy for the establishment and award of prizes and scholarships. View Policy
Ethical Conduct in Human Research: National Statement (1999)	This Statement identifies the ethical principles and values which should govern research involving humans. It provides guidance for researchers, ethics committees, institutions, organisations and the public on how such research should be designed and conducted so as to conform to those principles and reflect those values. View Statement
Generic Attributes of Graduates of the University of Sydney, 1997 Approved by: Academic Board in June 1993 Last Amended: 8 December 2004 Date of effect: 9 December 2004	List of generic attributes that all students should obtain in the course of acquiring their undergraduate degree View Policy
Guidelines for Phase 3 Academic Board Faculty Reviews Approved by: Academic Board on 27 February 2008 Date of effect: 1 January 2008	The Academic Board reviews are intended to encourage, in our faculties, an academic culture that values scholarship, free inquiry and intellectual rigour and honesty, supporting, in turn, the development and maintenance of high standards of teaching, scholarship and research. The process of the reviews in Phase 3 is intended to encourage and assist faculties to reflect on the key elements and processes in their academic environments, and form views on the strength of their culture and ways in which it can, if needed, be improved View Policy
Guidelines for the Usage of the Terms Thesis, Treatise, Dissertation and Essay as Units of Study Within Coursework Programs Approved by: Academic Board on 11 March 1998 Date of effect: 12 March 1998 Amended by: Academic Board on 2 November 2005 Contact: Chair, Graduate Studies Committee	Guidelines on the usage of terms Thesis, Treatise, Dissertation and Essay as units of study within postgraduate coursework programs. The distinction between the terms will be based on the type of degree in which it is undertaken and the length of the written output of the project. View Policy
ICTR: Policy on the use of University Information and Communication Technology Resources (ICT resources) Approved by: Deputy Vice-Chancellor on 31 August 2006	All Users will be lawful, efficient, economical and ethical in their use of the University's ICT Resources. This policy includes conditions of use for access to University ICT resources. View Policy
Intellectual Property: University of Sydney (Intellectual Property) Rule 2002 Approved by: Senate on 3 March 2002 Last Amended: 4 May 2009 Date of effect: 11 June 2010	This Rule relates to the University's policy on ownership and management of intellectual property. View Policy
Library Use: University of Sydney Library Rule 2003 Approved by: The University Librarian on 5 September 2003 Last Amended: 4 May 2009 Date of effect: 5 June 2010	Rules in relation to access to and use of the University library View Policy
Management and Evaluation of Coursework Teaching Approved by: Academic Board on 16 May 2001 Date of effect: 1 June 2001	Requirements for the Management and Evaluation of Coursework Teaching View Policy
Nature of the PhD Approved by: Academic Board on 18 September 1995 Date of effect: 19 September 1995	Discussion paper on the length and nature of a PhD candidature. View Policy
Oral Examinations of PhD Theses at the University of Sydney Approved by: Academic Board on 12 June 2002 Date of effect: 13 June 2002	Policy and guidelines on the objectives, content, appropriateness, conduct and outcomes of an oral examination of a PhD thesis. View Policy
PhD Candidature: Maximum Length Approved by: Academic Board on 15 May 1995 Date of effect: 16 May 1995 Amended by: Academic Board on 2 November 2005 Contact: Chair, Graduate Studies Committee	Report on the maximum length of time for undertaking a part-time PhD candidature. View Policy
PhD: Appointment of Additional Examiner as Assessor Approved by Academic Board on 12/06/02 Date of effect: 01/01/2003	This policy clarifies the requirements regarding the appointment of an additional examiner as an assessor in the examination process for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. View Policy
PhD: Guidelines for Examiners of Doctor of Philosophy Thesis Approved by: Graduate Studies Committee on 6 May 2002 Date of effect: 7 May 2002 Amended by: Academic Board on 11 November 2009	Guidelines for Examiners of Doctor of Philosohy (PhD) Thesis which details the recommendations available to the examiners. View Policy
PhD: Submission of Doctor of Philosophy Theses Containing Published Work Approved by: Academic Board on 14 August 2002 Date of effect: 15 August 2002 Amended by: Academic Board on 11 July 2007	A candidate may submit in support of the candidature any publication of which the candidate is the sole or joint author. In such a case the candidate must provide evidence to identify satisfactorily the sections of the work for which the candidate is responsible. This policy clarifies the Academic Board requirements for a thesis which contains published work, in particular clarifying the meaning of ¿in support of candidature¿. This policy applies to all candidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. View Policy
Policy: Indirect Costs Recovery (Overheads)	Organisations which fund research at Universities should be prepared to pay the Indirect Cost Recovery fee. This policy applies to the following activities: research contracts and grants; consultancy work conducted on behalf of the University; provision of services on behalf of the University, post graduate student stipends; and any other work that involves the use of University facilities and resources. The Indirect Cost Recovery fee recognizes that there are real indirect costs to the University in undertaking these activities - use of buildings, services, facilities, administration, libraries, insurance etc. View Policy
Postgraduate: Attendance: Postgraduate Courses Approved by: Academic Board on 21 November 1991 Date of effect: 22 November 1991	"A full-time postgraduate degree or diploma student is expected to devote a 35 hour working week to study towards the degree or diploma. Attendance at the University for all those hours may not be necessary, although the candidate must attend required lectures, seminars and supervisor Ysessions and undertake appropriate research work." View Policy
Postgraduate English Language Requirements Amended by the Academic Board on 16 April 2008 Date of effect: 17 April 2008 Appendix last amended: 25 August 2010	This policy consolidates and updates the Academic Board's position on English language requirements for applicants for postgraduate award courses. View Policy
Postgraduate Research Higher Degree Training Supervision at the University of Sydney Approved by: Academic Board Date of approval: 12 November 2003 Date of effect: 1 January 2004 Amended: 15 November 2006	This policy draws together and updates preceding policy and guidelines to present the University's approach to supervision and requirements of supervisors in one clear policy. This policy should be read in conjunction with the Code of Practice for Supervision of Postgraduate Research Students and the Code of Conduct for Responsible Research Practice and Guidelines for Dealing with Allegations of Research Misconduct. View Policy
Postgraduate: Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Latest amendment approved by: Academic Board on 2 July 2008 Date of effect: 3 July 2008 Please see also the University of Sydney (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)) Rule 2004. Additional Academic Board policy relating to the PhD can be found at the following web address: http://sydney.edu.au/policy	This policy details the process and requirements for examination for PhD candidates, including thesis submission, appointment of examiners, examiners reports, and possible examination outcomes. View Policy
Probationary candidature and English expression Approved by: Graduate Studies Committee on 30 June 1994 Date of effect: 1 July 1994	The Committee for Graduate Studies resolved that confirmation of candidature at the end of the probationary period should include a statement about the written English expression of the candidate, appropriate to the field of study, to ensure identification of problems and instigation of remedial actions for those who are likely to have difficulty with English expression in the writing of a thesis. View Policy
Proof-reading and Editing of Theses and Dissertations Amended on: 9 June 2004 Date of effect: 10 June 2004 Approved by: Academic Board on 24 March 2004 Date of effect: 25 March 2004	The purpose of this policy is intended to clarify the extent to which external paid assistance may be involved in the preparation of the final version of a thesis/dissertation prior to submission. View Policy
Research Principles Approved by: Academic Board on 13 December 2006 Date of effect: 1 January 2007 This document outlines the nine major principles which support research and research training at the University of Sydney	View Policy
Review Process for Postgraduate Research Students Approved by: Academic Board on 19 June 1995 Date of effect: 20 June 1995 Contact: Chair, Graduate Studies Committee	The Board resolved that Departments should be required to institute a formal review process whereby the candidature of each postgraduate research students is reviewed at the end of the first twelve months of candidature. View Policy
Student Discipline: University of Sydney By-Law 1999 (as amended) Approved by: Senate on 6 October 1998 Last amended: 15 June 2009 Date of effect: 28 May 2010	This document relates to: the election or appointment of the Chancellor, Deputy Chancellor and Fellows of Senate; the making and promulgation of Rules; the function of the Vice-Chancellor; academic Governance; Convocation; and student discipline View Policy
Submission of Treatise Containing Published Work Approved by: Academic Board on 12 June 2002 Date of effect: 13 June 2002	This policy clarifies the requirements regarding submission of treatise containing published work. This policy applies to all Master's candidates submitting a treatise or dissertation. View Policy
Teaching and Learning: Guidelines for Good Practice in Teaching and Learning Approved by: Academic Board on 15 August 2001 Date of effect: 15 August 2001	Comprehensive paper on Good Practice in Teaching & Learning View Policy
University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011 Approved by: Senate on 21 March 2011 Date of effect: 25 March 2011	This Rule provides a framework for all higher degrees offered by research at the University, i.e. Masters degrees by research, Doctorates by research, and Higher Doctorates by research. View Policy
University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) Approved by: Senate on 6 November 2006 Date of effect: 28 November 2006 Latest amendment approved by: Senate on 3 May 2010 Date of effect: 10 May 2010	The purpose of this Rule is to provide a mechanism for the hearing of Student appeals against Academic Decisions that reflects the University's commitment to fair academic decision-making. View Policy

Title of policy

Description

Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism

Approved by: Academic Board on 9 December 2009

Date of effect: 1 Jnauary 2010

Animals: Australian Code of Practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes, 7th Edition 2004

The purpose of the Code is to ensure the ethical and humane care and use of animals used for scientific purposes as defined in the Code. The principles set out in the Code are for the guidance of investigators, teachers, institutions, Animal Ethics Committees (AECs) and all people involved in the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.

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Policies relating to Academic Conduct