Our Policies

All users of the University’s computing facilities must follow our Policy for IT use.  

Further information can also be located on the IT Service home page.

Newcastle University exists to advance education, learning and research for the public benefit. Our vision is to build on this core purpose to address global problems through excellence in education, research and engagement and, in doing so, provide new knowledge and creative solutions that make a positive impact on the society we serve.  

This commitment to sound corporate governance is covered in our Code of Ethics.

Newcastle University’s Safety Policy is designed to support colleagues to undertake their work in a safe manner. Our dedicated team of Health and Safety professionals and Occupational Health professionals are also on hand to deliver our safety services, which include: 

• provision of advice and support 
• dissemination of information 
• training 
• auditing 
• health assessments 
• health surveillance 
• oversight of the University's Health and Safety management arrangements 

The University’s Occupational Health and Safety Service are a team of professionals who advise on many different business activities. They provide advice on general Health and Safety, as well as assessing specific situations where additional safety considerations may need to be made, such as handling of biological materials, radiation, fire safety, transport of dangerous goods and more. 

We have an approved Health and Safety Policy and management system to ensure further development and progress is made, as well as numerous management standards which outline the University’s arrangements for hazards and risks.  

We are committed to facilitating an effective, proportionate and sensible approach to risk management across the University. 

Newcastle University strives for transparency when it comes to the handling of personal data. Prior to joining the University when applying for positions you data will be used in the way shown in our Job Applicant Privacy Policy. Once you become a colleague our People Services Privacy Notice provides information about our use of colleagues’ data. 

Here at Newcastle University, we have a legal duty to comply with Data Protection Legislation when processing information about individuals. Our Data Protection policies and guidance outline the University’s approach to compliance when with the 2018 Data Protection Act and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).

Newcastle is an inclusive community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We value individual differences and the diversity that this brings, and want to ensure that no-one is at a disadvantage because of who they are.   

The University confirms our commitment to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities for colleagues and all students. 

More information on the University’s EDI policy can be found on our dedicated Equality page.

Newcastle University’s Code of Good Practice in Research addresses issues involved in the proper conduct of research and provides guidance on the standards expected. 

The Code of Good Practice in Research applies to all researchers (defined here as all colleagues, honorary colleagues, students and visiting workers undertaking research within or on behalf of the University) and works in addition to Health and Safety and other good laboratory practice requirements.   

Within this overarching framework, there may be specific discipline requirements in areas such as ethics, clinical governance, data protection, legal requirements, Home Office and other government requirements.   

Some disciplines may also be subject to specific good practice requirements of external funding agencies or professional bodies. 

The University is also signed up to the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, which governs working practices, roles and responsibilities of research colleagues.  The University's named contact for Research Integrity is the PVC for Research Strategy & Resources.

The University Publications include Annual Reports, Financial Statements, Key Facts and Vision 2021.

Our Vision expresses the University’s collective sense of purpose. We aspire to be a people-focused university that harnesses academic excellence, innovation and creativity to provide benefits to individuals, to organisations and to society as a whole. 

Newcastle University exists for the public benefit to advance education, learning and research. Our objective is to build on this core purpose and, in doing so, provide new knowledge and creative solutions that make a positive impact. We aim to work collaboratively with our many external partners to shape brighter futures, grow the economy and champion social justice.   

We stand by our Vision and Strategy.

Procurement Service's role is to enable the University to obtain value for money for the works, goods and services the University requires. 

We aim to be seen as a centre of excellence in the University in all matters of purchasing and supply. 

Newcastle University has a Procurement Services team responsible for developing the University's procurement strategy, policy, good practice and procedures to secure best value for money procurement.   

Further information on the Code of Conduct and Policies around Procuring Goods and Services can be found here.