Conduct
Introduction
Welcome to the Edinburgh Napier University Student Conduct area. This section of the University website concerns matters relating to student conduct and discipline.
The University expects students to conduct themselves in a reasonable and proper manner at all times. These values are fundamental to the functioning of an academic community and the University will take appropriate action where a proven breach of its regulations has occurred.
Specific regulations apply to student conduct where Fitness to Practise applies.
This site provides access to the core regulations that apply to students during their time at the University and contact details for further information. Here you will find information and links relating to matters such as student conduct and discipline including harassment, students' responsibilities relating to data protection, copyright, freedom of speech, and use of the facilities provided by the University (such as IT Facilities and library areas).
The University's Student Conduct and Fitness to Practise procedures can be found on the Academic Regulations page.
Reporting An Incident
If you have cause for concern regarding the actions or behaviour of an Edinburgh Napier student you should report it, at your earliest convenience, to the Appeals, Complaints, and Conduct Manager on 0131 455 2396 or email complaints@napier.ac.uk
Regulations Guidance
All students at Edinburgh Napier agree to comply with the various regulations, conditions and policies of the University that pertain to students from time to time. All students are members of the University Community and as such, are bound to abide by each set of Regulations in full. It is, therefore, important that students and staff take time to be familiar with them.
The Regulations can be found on the Academic Regulations page.
Student Conduct Regulations
Students should be aware of the Student Conduct Regulations and we also ask that students are aware of their obligations as set out in the Campus and Classroom Conduct – Student Code document.
Advice and guidance on the use and implementation of the Student Conduct regulations can be sought from the Appeals, Complaints & Conduct Manager.
Students who are subject to disciplinary procedures should seek representation from an independent representative (such as ENSA Advice).
Advice and guidance on policy, procedure, and process can be sought from the Appeals, Complaints, and Conduct Manager.
Fitness to Practise Regulations
Edinburgh Napier Students who are undertaking a Nursing, Midwifery or Veterinary Nursing course should familiarise themselves with the Fitness to Practise Regulations.
Fitness to Practise cases are co-ordinated by the School in which the student studies.
Students who are subject to Fitness to Practise action are recommended seek representation from the ENSA Advice and staff should advise students in this situation to seek this advice.
Referral to Conduct Committees
In cases of more serious breaches of University regulations, a student may be, where applicable, referred to a University Academic Conduct Committee (UACC) or a University Disciplinary Committee (UDC). These committees will hear the case against the student and, if the allegations are proven, will impose a suitable penalty. Both committees can permanently expel students from the University if a breach is found to be serious enough.
Students who are asked to appear before these committees are recommended seek representation from ENSA Advice Service and staff should advise students in this situation to seek this advice.
Bullying and Harrassment
Edinburgh Napier University is committed to ensuring the right of all students and staff to be treated with respect and dignity. The University operates on the basis of equal opportunities for all, and will not tolerate the harassment or bullying of any member of the University community by another, or the victimisation of anyone for reporting such behaviour. The University has a statutory obligation to protect its students and staff from harassment. Anyone who suffers such treatment will have the support of the University management, the trade unions and the Edinburgh Napier Students' Association in taking action to stop it.
All reports of bullying and harassment will be investigated and action may be taken against perpetrators if evidence suggests that any form of bullying and/or harassment has taken place. The term bullying and harassment covers verbal and physical as well as abusive postings directed at individuals on social network websites which could be construed as “cyber bullying”. If you feel you are or have been a victim of cyber bullying, you may wish to view the support available at the Cybersmile Foundation website.
Who can you contact?
Below is a list of contacts you may wish to consider regarding student conduct issues.
To report an incident or suspected breach of regulations:
Email complaints@napier.ac.uk or telephone 0131 4552396
Security (in Emergency):
Email SecurityControl@napier.ac.uk or telephone 0131 455 6119
Accommodation Services (for anything occurring at or related to the University’s student residences):
Email accommodation@napier.ac.uk or telephone 0131 455 3713
For anything relating to academic misconduct:
Please click here for a list of Academic Conduct Officers.
If you are a student subject to any of the disciplinary procedures or a member of staff applying them: