Disciplinary Procedures for Student Matters
Contents 1.0 Introduction 1.1 These procedures are to be read...
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Last updated: 30 July 2025
The University of Gloucestershire is a community brought together by a common focus on education, where staff, students and our stakeholders work together to advance teaching, learning and the quest for knowledge. We maintain a commitment to freedom of expression and the exploration of complex and sometimes sensitive issues informed by the diverse nature and background of our members. To ensure an accessible and supportive environment, we aim to foster an atmosphere of respect and understanding which embraces the diversity of our members and promotes respect for individuals.
To help maintain and develop good relations within our University community, this Code of Conduct draws together the principles which underpin appropriate behaviour. The Code applies to all students when on campus, online within a learning environment in addition to any social media interactions, when on a work placement, study visits, representing a sports club or society, or in other circumstances where the interests or reputation of the University may be affected.
This Code has been developed in line with the University’s 5 key values of Integrity; Nurture; Ambition; Curiosity; & Sustainability.
The following three principles form the foundations of acceptable conduct:
| Respect & Courtesy | You should exercise consideration for others. You should be respectful and courteous, and act towards others as you would want them to act towards you. You should arrive to classes, sessions, and meetings on time. You should also be mindful about the use of electronic devices in classes, your social media usage and how this may impact on others. | |
| Self-Control | You should follow established regulations and procedures, use language appropriate to the circumstance, and be assertive rather than aggressive when attempting to resolve disputes. | |
| Community | You should show commitment to the University, its mission and aims and, to that end, adhere to its rules and regulations, contribute to its academic and social life, and protect its good name. This includes your actions within the wider community when you are not on campus. |
This Code applies to all students from enrolment (or arrival in halls of residence, if earlier) up to completion of their programme of study at the University (or departure from halls of residence, or completion of a University procedure, if later).
For those registered on professional programmes which impose their own professional standards or fitness to practise regulations, this Code is complementary and does not replace those standards, regulations or professional conduct requirements.
Incidents of alleged student misconduct may lead to the invoking of formal University Investigatory Procedures and/or Disciplinary Procedures.
If you display unacceptable or inappropriate behaviour you may be subject to formal University Investigatory procedures and subsequent Disciplinary action.
The following are examples of behaviour that we may consider to be unacceptable. Please note, that this is not an exhaustive list, and these examples can happen both on and off campus, or online, and can involve members of the public:
| Number | Behaviour / Breach |
|---|---|
| 1 | Disruption of or improper interference with, the academic, administrative, sporting, social or other activities of the University. This includes interfering with or intimidating other parties involved in disciplinary or other proceedings and/or breaching the confidentiality of a regulatory process |
| 2 | Breach of the regulations which students accept as a condition of enrolment including academic or research misconduct |
| 3 | Behaviour which brings the University into disrepute |
| 4 | Conduct which may be regarded as a breach of the criminal law |
| 5 | Misuse of alcohol, drugs and legal highs |
| 6 | Bullying, harassment, victimisation, or discrimination, including the use of discriminatory language against any other person on grounds of age, disability, race, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, marriage or civil partnership, colour or socio-economic background. |
| 7 | Any form of bullying, abuse, harassment, or intimidation – through digital, verbal or physical actions against another member of the University community. |
| 8 | Leading or taking part in any form of initiation activity or ‘ceremony’ linked to a sports club, society or social group. This includes any behaviour that has the effect of coercing or pressurising others into behaviour that is dangerous, indecent, degrading, threatening or inappropriate in relation to joining or remaining in the membership of any club, society, or group. |
| 9 | Any behaviours that manifest as persistent and unwanted that leaves others to feel intimidated, pestered and harassed (often referred to as ‘stalking’). |
| 10 | Sexual misconduct which relates to all unwanted conduct of a sexual nature. This includes sexual harassment and/or sexual violence. Examples of sexual misconduct include, but are not limited to: Unwanted conduct which is intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive; Assault Unwanted sexual advances Intimidation, or promising resources or benefits in return for sexual favours Distributing private and personal explicit images or video footage of an individual without their consent |
| 11 | Failure to respect the rights of others to freedom of belief, speech, or conscience |
| 12 | Fraud, deceit, deception or dishonesty |
| 13 | Action likely to cause injury, impair the health, safety and wellbeing of others. |
| 14 | Causing damage to, or misusing University premises or its facilities (inc. sleeping overnight on campus in inappropriate spaces e.g. libraries, sports centre, lecture rooms) |
| 15 | Vexatious, reckless or malicious allegations against other students, staff or members of the public |
| 16 | Failure to give your name and student ID card to a member of University or Students’ Union staff when reasonably requested to do so. |
| 17 | Failure to comply with a previously imposed penalty or instruction under any University regulation, policy or procedure |
| 18 | Unacceptable behaviour or actions as set out in other policies, procedures and regulations of the University and the Students’ Union. |
Cases of alleged student misconduct vary in their nature and complexity but where deemed appropriate they will be investigated under one or more of the following:
Students under investigation for alleged misconduct are strongly advised to seek advice and assistance from the Students’ Union.
Following the outcome of a formal investigation the University may need to invoke the Student Disciplinary Procedures and/or other such procedure as appropriate or relevant. These include but are not limited to:
The University has excellent relationships with the police constabulary, as such where students are subject to a police investigation the University will fully support the work of the investigating officers. In such cases it is also likely that the University will take action to determine if the student has breached the Community Code of Conduct, and as such may also invoke its own appropriate procedures.
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