Updated and new University academic policies, regulations and guidance for academic session 2026/27. Policies and regulations have implications for staff and students across the University. Schools and Colleges should take account of the changes listed below in their practice and the information they provide to students and staff. Regulations Key changes and updates to the assessment regulations, degree regulations and academic appeal regulations. Assessment and Feedback The introduction of a new Assessment and Feedback Policy, and new Internal Moderation Guidance. Boards of Examiners The Exceptional Circumstances Policy has been updated to reflect changes approved by Senate. Programmes and courses Updated policies relevant to programme and course operation and management. Research students Updated Postgraduate Assessment Regulations for Research Degrees, student policies and associated guidance. Student policies Updates to the Student-Staff Liaison Committee Policy, Student Maternity and Parental Leave Policy and Student Voice Policy. Policy adviceAcademic Quality and Standards can provide advice and support for academic and professional staff on academic policies, regulations and guidance. If you have any questions about the University’s academic policy framework, contact us. Academic Policy Academic Quality and Standards Registry Services Contact details Email: AcademicPolicy@ed.ac.uk This article was published on Monday 29 July 2024
