Publication scheme
This publication scheme, which is based on the latest guidance issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), sets out what information the University publishes or intends to publish, how the information can be accessed and whether or not a charge will be made for it.
University of Bristol Publication Scheme
The University's Publication Scheme has been organised in line with the Information Commissioner's Model Publication Scheme for Higher Education.
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What information is available in the publication scheme?
The University's publication scheme provides information across a range of areas, such as:
- Who we are and what we do – information about the University's organisation, governance, structure and responsibilities.
- What we spend and how we spend it – information about financial management, budgets, expenditure and procurement.
- What we do and how we make decisions – information about policies, procedures, decision-making processes and responsibilities.
- What our priorities are and how we are performing – information about strategic plans, performance and key objectives.
- How we make decisions – information about decisions, consultations and records of decision-making.
- Lists and registers – information contained in registers and lists that the University is required to make publicly available.
- The services we offer – information about the University's services and how they can be accessed.
The attached publication scheme provides links or details to where the information can be found.
Information on the University published elsewhere
Information about the University is also published by:
Information not included in the publication scheme
Information that falls into the following categories is not published as part of this scheme.
- Information that the University does not hold
- Information that is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act or Environmental Information Regulations
- Information that is archived, out-of-date or otherwise inaccessible
- Information that would be impractical or resource intensive to prepare for routine release
If you would like to request access to information not included in our Publication Scheme, you can make a request under the Act.
What about information about me?
You can request a copy of the personal information the University holds about you by submitting a Subject Access Request.
Does the University charge for information?
Most information published through the University's publication scheme is available free of charge. Where a charge applies, this will be explained alongside the relevant information.
Further information
For more information about the Freedom of Information Act and publication scheme, please visit the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) website.
If you have questions about the University's publication scheme or would like to make a Freedom of Information request please email freedom-information@bristol.ac.uk. You may also write to the Information Compliance team at:
Office of the University Secretary
University of Bristol
Beacon House
Queens Road
Bristol
BS8 1QU