16. Academic integrity

16.1. Students and staff are expected to follow the values of academic integrity and uphold high standards. The University’s approach is based on six core values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage. 

16.2. Students are responsible for practising academic integrity in all areas of their studies, including in assessments, and by taking part in relevant training. Schools are responsible for providing their students with training in academic integrity.  

16.3. Academic misconduct is taken seriously, and suspected transgressions are investigated, with a set of penalties available when academic misconduct is found to have occurred.  

16.4. The academic integrity policy sets out the University’s approach on academic integrity, including a definition.