Our values and culture are vital to the successful delivery of the Aston University Strategy 2018 to 2023. The University recognises its responsibility to be an exemplar of behaviour and conduct in all that it does, and it aspires to lead the HE sector in terms of its approach to ethical practice. The University's values, as identified in the Strategy, are to be professional and ambitious; to be innovative and collaborative; and to be ethical and inclusive.
The University’s reputation and the trust of its beneficiaries and stakeholders are among its most important assets – although these take a long time to attain they may be lost very quickly. Acting with integrity is not only the right thing to do, it protects the interests of our beneficiaries; improves our performance; and differentiates us in an increasingly competitive and complex global higher education market. All members of the Aston community have an important role to play in achieving these goals and creating a culture where ethical conduct is intrinsic to the University’s cultural foundations.
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Professor Aleks Subic
Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive
Aston University policies: Content list
- Integrity
Accurate Finance Practice
Prevention of Money Laundering Policy
Anti-Facilitation of Tax Evasion Policy
Government and Trade Controls
Export Controls and Trade Sanctions Policy
Immigration Law Compliance Policy
Handling Potential Conflicts of Interests
Register of Staff Interests and Declarations of Interests Policy
- Respect
Ensuring Fair Admissions Practices
Policy for Admitting Students Under the Age of 18 Years
Ensuring Fair Employment Practices
Dependency Care, Compassionate and Bereavement Leave Policy
Disciplinary Policy and Procedure
Grievance Policy – Support Staff
Prevention of Bullying and Harassment Policy
Probation Procedure for Academic Staff
Probation Procedure for Support Staff
Recruitment and Selection Policy
Recruitment and Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy
Sickness Absence Management Policy
Ensuring the Health and Safety of our Community
- Stewardship
Community Engagement
Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
Marketing and Communications Policy
Safeguarding Assets and Information
Policy on the Naming of Buildings, Facilities and External Spaces
Safeguarding Intellectual Property
Safeguarding the Environment
Effective Risk Management
- Academic
Academic Regulations
General Regulations for Programmes
Personal Tutoring Policy
Graduate School Policies and Procedures
General Regulations for Presentation of Theses
Code of Practice for Research Degrees
Quality Assurance
Publications Repository and Governance Policy
Research Data Management Policy
Aston Data Explorer Governance Policy
Research Publications Policy
Responsible Use of Research Publication Metrics Policy
Funding Of Research