Academic Misconduct

These notes set out the key principles for staff to consider when investigating a case of academic misconduct, including the University’s legal obligations regarding evidence, proof, the rights of students and the rules of natural justice.

The University Academic Misconduct Procedures can be found on the Academic Misconduct webpage.

This leaflet can be used to talk to students about the importance of good academic practice. It outlines the different levels of academic misconduct, from unintentional mistakes to serious cases of cheating, and gives an overview of how the University’s Academic Misconduct Procedures work.