What's new

We update the handbook from time to time - here's what's changed and when, ahead of and since the start of Academic Year 2025/26.

10 Mar 26

To help get an overview of what the Student Handbook, we've created a short video by a recent student introducing what you can find here. It's on the home page.

Just above the video, we've also provided a direct link to the Student Self-Service portal, as this is a really useful tool for you to update some of your student record and make a variety of requests. You can even download letters to confirm your attendance and student status. A closer look might save you an unnecessary walk to Rutland Building...

Video: Introducing the Student Handbook About the Student Self-Service portal

13 Nov 25

We have updated the Stretched Degree Policy for Sport. So if you are an aspiring elite student athlete, you may find useful guidance here to allow you to combine your sporting journey with academic integrity in your studies.

Stretched Degree Policy for Sport

29 Sep 25

We have added links to the University's updated Academic Integrity pages in relevant places in the Handbook. They now include guidance on how to use generative AI responsibly in your studies.

Study with Academic Integrity

15 Aug 25

For students in need of support due to changes in health and well-being during their studies, we have two updated procedures to help.

Support for Study and Fitness for Study

05 June 25

For students looking for somewhere to focus or study ahead of exams, we've published a searchable list of informal study spaces on the Teaching Support pages.

Informal Study Spaces