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What's changing? The University's AI in Teaching and Learning Policy takes effect this academic year. It sets a common, University-wide framework for how AI can be used in assessment.

Who does it affect? All colleagues should be aware the policy is in place. Colleagues who design, deliver or mark assessments have actions to take before teaching begins.

What you need to do

• Review your existing assessments against the policy's four-category framework.
• Make expectations clear to students: what AI use is and isn't permitted in each assessment.
• Use the available support if you need help applying the policy to a specific assessment.

Where to get help

• AI in Teaching and Learning Policy
• AI Teaching and Learning NeedsHub — practical resources and answers to common questions
• Apply the AI policy to an assessment tool
• Schools, Faculties and programmes may issue their own additional guidance alongside the central policy.

What's changing? From the 2026/27 academic year, all students must complete their registration by 30 September, and any student not registered by 31 October will be withdrawn. This represents a change from previous years and forms part of a revised registration process. The University has made clear that registration completion is a key requirement for all students.

Who does it affect? The deadline applies to all students, including both new and returning students. International students will also need to complete the University's Right to Study process as part of registration requirements.

What you need to know - Colleagues may receive questions from students about registration, Right to Study checks, access to University systems and key deadlines. Students who have not completed registration by 31 October will be withdrawn from the University, so it is important that students engage with the process as early as possible. If students are experiencing issues, colleagues should encourage them to seek support promptly rather than waiting until the deadline approaches.

What's changing? The University is introducing a new Student Survey Strategy and Policy to coordinate how student feedback is gathered and used. It's being developed through the 2026/27 academic year.

Who does it affect? Colleagues who run or commission student surveys as part of their role.

What you need to know

• New approval criteria will apply to student surveys.
• An annual survey calendar will be introduced, along with a process for requesting additional surveys during the year.
• There will be a stronger focus on closing the feedback loop — showing students what has changed as a result of their feedback.
• The changes are intended to reduce the volume of survey requests students receive and improve how feedback leads to action.

What to do now No immediate action. If you run student surveys, look out for further detail on approval and timing as arrangements are finalised during 2026/27.