Publication Scheme

London South Bank University is required to adopt a Publication Scheme in line with the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Scheme is a guide to information routinely held and made available to the public. From January 2009 the University adopted the Model Publication Scheme produced by the Information Commissioner for Higher Education published in the summer of 2008.

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Who we are and what we do:
organisational information, structures, locations and contacts

Legal framework
The legal and corporate status of the institution is outlined on the governance homepage University governance | London South Bank University
How the institution is organised
In the governance section you will find out more about who we are and what we do. The Governance web-pages contain an introduction to structures, including:

Location and contact details
Campus Map

Lists of and information relating to organisations which the university has responsibility for, those it works in partnership with, those it sponsors and companies wholly owned by it
List of companies in which London South Bank University has a financial and legal interest Business start-up

The Business start-up web-pages contain:


Student activities

There is a formal relationship between London South Bank University and its Students' Union.

see below for sports.

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What we spend and how we spend it:
financial information relating to projected and actual income and expenditure, procurement, contracts and financial audit.

Funding / income
Financial statements

Tuition fees

Expenses
Executive expenses
Budgetary and account information
2009/2010 Financial Accounts

Each year the University gathers together a document that is a review of our financial year.

Download - Report and accounts for the year end 31 July 2010 (PDF 4.2MB)

Audit committee
Audit committee

The Audit Committee oversees LSBU's audit activities including auditing the financial statements, appointing the internal and external auditors and advising the Board of Governors on the effectiveness of the internal control system.

Capital programme
Please see Budgetary and account information above.
Financial regulations and financial resources
Financial Regulations (PDF 350KB)
This document sets out the University‘s financial regulations.

Financial Statements

This page sets the strategy and management of financial resources, including information on accounting, contracting and procurement.
Staff pay and grading structures
Staff salary scales (Excel 35KB)
A listing of numbers of staff in each grade is available for download from this page in addition to other important information on recruitment etc.
Register of suppliers
A list of suppliers which currently provide goods/services to the University.
Procurement, tender and contract information
Current information is available in the Financial Regulations (PDF 350KB).

Supplying the University

Our Corporate Procurement Unit sets the standards for how the University handles its supplier relationships.

Becoming a supplier

Contract calendar
The calendar contains a five-year forecast of all the major recurrent contracts awarded by the University.

These recurrent contracts, along with all other tendered contract opportunities, will be published on the University's e-tendering web portal.

Current contract opportunities


The University publishes and administers all major tendered contracts through its e-tendering web portal.

Contact details

The Corporate Procurement Unit offers a range of support. Contact any member of the unit in the first instance and they will direct you to the team member best able to help.

Sustainable procurement plan (PDF 50KB)

Research funding
Research & Business Development Office (RBDO)
Main funding bodies:

Higher Education Funding Council for England: HEFCE
Research Councils:
Arts and Humanities Research Council: AHRC
Economic and Social Research Council: ESRC
Doctoral Training Accounts: TDA

Research grants can also be obtained from various organisations including Overseas Research Students Awards Schemes.

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What our priorities are and how we are doing:
strategies and plans, performance indicators, audits, inspections and reviews

Annual report
Report and accounts for the year 31 July 2010 (PDF 4.10MB)
Corporate and business plans
Student Success - University Corporate Plan 2011- 4

Teaching and learning strategy

Teaching and learning strategy and procedures for the University

Academic quality and standards, including review procedures
Quality assurance
The Quality and Standards Committee of the University is appointed to monitor the quality of the students' learning experience including receiving the results of the annual student satisfaction survey and the first destination survey.
Corporate relations
Employer services
We are always keen to develop links with Industry not only to provide jobs and career opportunities for our students, but also to meet your recruitment needs by providing a pool of talented and inspired individuals to help grow your business.
Government and regulatory reports
Information that the university is legally obliged to make available to its funding and/or monitoring bodies. Such material may provide information as to how well the university is performing.

The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) has produced an Institutional Review on the university.

The Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) has produced reports on standards of teacher training.

The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) produces various statistics about the University.

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How we make decisions:
decision making processes and records of decisions

Board of Governors
Board of Governors

Our Board of Governors is the executive governing body of the University London South Bank University and as such is responsible for ensuring the effective management of the University and planning its future development.

Minutes from governing body, Council / Senate
Minutes of Board of Governors

Minutes of academic boards and steering groups are yet to be published.

Appointment committees and procedures
Please see Human Resources Committee.

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Our policies and procedures:
current written protocols, policies and procedures for delivering services and responsibilities

Policies and procedures for conducting university business
Memorandum and Articles of Association (PDF 68KB)

Student Success – University Corporate Plan 2011- 4 (PDF 958 KB)

Admissions policy (PDF 78KB)

Anti-bribery policy (PDF 82KB)

Procedures and Policies relating to students and their experience
Academic Regulations

Student Charter (PDF 199KB)

Student responsibilities (SCP1) (Word 113KB)

Student complaints procedure (PDF 152KB)

Extenuating circumstances (PDF 228KB)

Appealing Against Extenuating Circumstances Panel Decision (PDF 111KB)

Appeals Against Exam Board Decisions (SCP3) (PDF 86KB)

Academic Misconduct (SPC4) (PDF 87KB)

Student Disciplinary Procedure (PDF 2.23KB)

Academic Awards and Programmes of Study (PDF 1.19KB)

Assessment: Coursework and Examinations (PDF 906KB)

Assessment: Examination Boards (PDF 485KB)

Assessment: Progression and Award (PDF 1,007KB)

Certification and Transcripts (PDF 163KB)

Research Degree Programmes (PDF 140KB)

Student Handbook

Procedures and policies relating to human resources

Human Resources Committee

University and College Union

Unison

Procedures and policies relating to recruitment

Human Resources Committee

Current vacancies Here you will find an up to date list of the current LSBU job vacancies.

Code of conduct for members of governing bodies
Board of Governors The site includes the terms of reference for the University Governors and the Statement of Primary Responsibilities of the Board of Governors.
Equality and Diversity

Equality and diversity policy

Equality and diversity strategy
Health and Safety

Health and Safety

Estates Management

Estates and Facilities

Environmental policy (PDF 102KB)

The Environment Policy underpins the Sustainable Development Strategy. The Environment Policy is supported by a detailed Environmental Strategy and a series of Plans outlining implementation strategy and time bound targets. The Environmental Policy will be reviewed annually.

Environment strategy (PDF 167KB)

The Environmental Policy commits LSBU to deliver sustainable environmental improvements. This is a guiding document to assist in formulation of the Environmental Plans and the setting of periodic Objectives & Targets.

Complaints policy

Freedom of Information complaints procedure (PDF 23KB)

Student complaints procedure (PDF 152KB)

Records management and personal data policies

Records Management Policy (PDF 134KB)

Records Retention Schedule (Word 300KB)

Student Records Retention Schedule (PDF 275KB)

Research policy and strategy

Research and development

Research strategy

Funding opportunities

Research and Knowledge Transfer (PDF 311KB)

Research Ethics Committee

Intellectual property

Charging regimes and policies

London South Bank University does not currently charge for information listed in the Publication Scheme. If a request is made for information not in the Scheme, the University will still provide the information free of charge provided the time spent to do so is within the Appropriate Limit in the Freedom of Information Act Fees Regulations.

The University will normally not agree with the applicant to provide additional information for a fee.

Honorary Degrees and Fellowships

Honorary degrees

Honorary degree awards

Terms of reference for awarding honorary degrees (Word 31KB)

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Lists and registers:
this includes, but is not confined to, information we are currently legally required to hold in publicly available registers

Asset registers
The Asset Register of the University buildings is incorporated in its infrastructure strategy and the new Estate Management as above.
Disclosure logs
The University has no disclosure logs.
Register of gifts and hospitality provided to senior personnel
The University has not included its register of gifts and hospitality provided to senior personnel in the publication scheme.

See the University's Financial Regulations (PDF 356KB)

Gifts and Hospitality Policy (PDF 22KB)

Any register of interests kept in the university
Register of Interests of the Board and Executive 2011/12 (PDF 100KB)

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The services we offer:
information about the services we offer, including leaflets, guidance and newsletters

Prospectus

Online prospectus - courses

Order prospectus

Services for outside bodies
No entries.

Course content
Online prospectus - courses

Faculties

The University has four faculties and you can use the following links to go to the main faculty website or the individual department sections of the faculty to obtain more specified information.

Welfare and counselling
Health including medical services

Health and Safety

Healthcare

Careers

Student services

The University has an employability and careers service which is a professional information, advice and guidance service, offering a range of services, free-of-charge, to staff, students and recent graduates.

Chaplaincy services

Multi faith chaplaincy

The chaplaincy team seeks to initiate and support activities within the University for those who want opportunities to pray, worship, study and discuss issues relevant to faith or to explore wider questions of spiritual significance.

Services for which the university is entitled to recover a fee together with those fees

Tuition Fee Regulations 20011/12 (PDF 157KB)

Home undergraduate students

International students

European students

Payment of fees

Certification and Transcripts (PDF 163KB)

Additional financial help

Conference services

Sports Centre membership

Academy of Sports

Sports and recreational facilities

Academy of Sports

Sports Centre membership

Recreational facilities

All University students are members of International Students House (ISH). ISH is a unique social, cultural and recreational centre in the heart of London open all year round - the ideal place to meet and make friends. Students from all over the world, including Britain, are welcome, which helps to make ISH truly multi-cultural and facilitates their mission of promoting global friendship and understanding.

Museums, libraries, special collections and archives

Library and Learning Resources

University Archives Centre

Online Catalogue

London South Bank University has no museum.

Conference facilities

Conferences Services

Rooms and prices

Catering

Venue location

Bookings

Advice, guidance, local campaigns, opportunities and media releases.

Events

University's Week

Professorial Lecture Series

British Youth Opera

Confucius Institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine

Disability and Dyslexia Support (DDS)

Information Communication and Technology (ICT)

London Food Centre

Care Leavers

Accommodation Office

Local campaigns
Work with the community
Media releases
See Events

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Copyright and the Publication Scheme

Information available through the scheme is protected by copyright of London South Bank University unless otherwise indicated. The information contained in such copyright protected material may be used but not copied, distributed or published in any format or medium. If you use any of the information available through the scheme, or distribute it to others or republish it, you must identify the source of the material and acknowledge its copyright status.

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