Student conduct

• Student conduct

  The University is committed to tackling issues of student misconduct. The vast proportion of the student community accepts their adult responsibilities and are never involved in misconduct investigations during their period of study. The University must seek to maintain and balance the so-called ‘Town-Gown’ relationship. This involves an awareness of the issues affecting both students and permanent residents and taking action to resolve these issues where appropriate.

  University staff regularly visit meetings of Residents Associations and Community Council. Many of the issues raised are a simple case of misunderstanding and can be resolved relatively easily.

• Policies and procedures

  The University has academic appeals and student conduct policies that are followed when dealing with student misconduct. Penalties in these policies are always judged on a case-by-case basis, with the most severe being to expel the student from the University. 

  The University provides guidelines to students on expectations of conduct, and all students agree to a very basic conduct agreement, the Sponsio Academica, when they enrol at the University. 

• Private contracts

  The University has no jurisdiction with regard to private contracts. Any contract, be it accommodation, hire or other services, taken out privately with a student should include mechanisms to resolve any failure on the student’s part to honour that contract. 

  When such private contract disputes arise, including damages, the University has no responsibility to intervene. However, we can provide a mediation service and encourage the student to seek appropriate advice and support. 

• Noise

  In cases where the student behaviour at a private residence is causing concern, either through noise or mess, you can call the night-time noise team, Police Scotland or Fife Council. Serious or repeated cases of antisocial behaviour will be reported to the University. The students will then be reminded of their responsibilities. Previous offenders and students causing concern may be asked to meet with the student conduct officer.

  Fife Council Environment Reporting Line
  Phone: +44 (0)3451 550022

  Fife Council Safer Communities Team
  Phone: +44 (0)1529 583412
  Community safety covers a range of issues including crime, antisocial behaviour, public perception of crime and safety in homes and on roads.

  Fife Council's Night-time Noise 
  Phone: 101
  Fife Council's night-time noise team deals with complaints about noise from domestic premises, such as noisy parties, barking dogs or noisy DIY, between the hours of 5.30pm and 3.30am.

• University events

  The University has key student events at various times throughout the year. During these times, the University coordinates its response to student conduct with local services such as the Police Scotland, first-aid organisations and volunteers.

  Annual events include Orientation Week, Raisin Weekend, May Dip and exam periods. See the calendar of key university event dates.