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• Provide an excellent academic programme inspired by the latest top-quality research.Ìý

• Ensure students receive appropriate academic guidance.Ìý

• Provide quality teaching, learning and research facilities.Ìý

• Provide well-organised modules that commit to releasing learning resources in a timely manner so you can plan appropriately.Ìý

• Setting deadlines for the provision of assessment feedback, making available to students clear, easy-to-access information on how and when feedback will be provided.Ìý

• Make all reasonable efforts to ensure the continuation of students’ chosen modules, inform, and work with students to mitigate any potential impact when continuation is no longer possible.Ìý

• Operate an effective system for assuring academic quality and standards.Ìý

• Provide relevant staff development.Ìý

• Commit to providing up-to-date and transparent information to students regarding the costs of study.Ìý

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ Students’ Union will:Ìý

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Students are expected to:Ìý

• Complete the  in a timely manner and when emailed to do so.Ìý

• Attend all timetabled sessions and seek support when it’s not possible to attend.Ìý

• Read your course and module handbooks. Ìý

• Prepare for classes and read set texts in advance.Ìý

• Undertake independent study and, where appropriate for the level of study, engage in research to support learning and outcomesÌý

• Complete and hand in your assessments by set deadlines.Ìý

• Collect your marked work promptly and reflect on feedback to improve your future work.Ìý

• if you require disability-related adjustments to be put in place.Ìý

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Ensure that through our bilingual policy, you can choose to:Ìý

• Study wherever possible through the medium of Welsh .Ìý

• Have a Welsh speaking personal tutor offered at the beginning of the academic year. Ìý

• Submit assessments and receive feedback (wherever possible) through the medium of Welsh, irrespective of the language of tuition.Ìý

• Have access to professional support services through the medium of Welsh. Ìý

• Interact with the University through the medium of Welsh.Ìý

• Learn Welsh or further develop Welsh language skills through classes and specific modules.Ìý

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ Students' Union will:

• Hold elections to elect an UMCB President from among the students to work full-time to represent Welsh-speaking students
• Represent the interests of all Welsh speakers and learners at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ through the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ Welsh Student Union (UMCB).
• Provide and support activities through the medium of Welsh which promote Welsh culture and heritage.
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Students are expected to:Ìý

• Embrace and respect the bilingual ethos of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ, as guided by our Bilingual Policy, recognising that all official written communications from the University will consistently be provided in both languages.Ìý

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ will:Ìý

• Ensure that Wednesday afternoons, after 12pm, are free from timetabled academic study, with any unavoidable exceptions published. Ìý

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• Give you opportunities to develop your employability within the curriculum and through the .Ìý

• Provide access to professional .Ìý

• Provide you with .Ìý

• Provide you with opportunities to develop graduate skills and attributes.

• Support Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ Students’ Union to provide personal development and extra-curricular activities.Ìý

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• Support and provide activities that further your extra-curricular skills and contribute to your employability.Ìý

Students are expected to:

• Engage with opportunities available across the university relating to their employability and personal development.

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ will:Ìý

• Provide appropriate academic and pastoral support.Ìý

• Provide a Peer Guide scheme to support the arrival and induction of new students during Welcome Week.Ìý

• Provide high-quality and accessible learning and social spaces for you across campus.Ìý

• Ensure easy access to general information about the University and its organisation.Ìý

• based on mutual respect and free from discrimination and harassment. Ìý

• Provide you with a safe and confidential space, free from judgement if you experience any form of sexual violence or harassment, and Ìý

• Provide a range of professional , and signpost you to external services where appropriate.Ìý

• Work to ensure student safety on campus and in the community.Ìý

• Evaluate and develop our support services in response to student feedback.Ìý

• Provide all student-facing staff with regular equality & diversity and safeguarding training.Ìý

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• Ensure that everything they do upholds their commitment to equal opportunities and the diverse student body.Ìý

Students are expected to:Ìý

• Abide by all University regulations, including the Code of Conduct for students.ÌýÌý

• Uphold a culture of fairness and respect towards your peers and University staff, fostering an inclusive and collaborative academic community.Ìý

• Treat our diverse student and staff community with courtesy, dignity and respect, including when using social media.Ìý

• Respect your environment on and off campus and be considerate towards the local community to which we belong.Ìý

• Keep the University informed of anything affecting your studies so that we can support and advise you.Ìý

• Proactively seek personal support, should you feel you need it.Ìý

• Make full use of our personal tutor system.Ìý

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ will:Ìý

• Work in partnership with the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ Students’ Union to have an effective Course Rep system by engaging with course representatives and ensuring information on Course Reps is published for you to view.Ìý

• , and use your feedback to continually develop and enhance your learning experience.Ìý

• Ensure regular and well-documented Staff-Student Liaison meetings are carried out in line with the Course Representative Code of Practice. (link /regulations/codes/code16.php.en)Ìý

• Ensure that students’ interests are protected and work closely with the Ìý

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ Students’ Union will:Ìý

•  who work full-time to extend and defend your rights across all campuses and modes of study as students at the University. Ìý

• Campaign on issues relevant to you by gathering evidence and proactively seeking your views on their work.Ìý

• Facilitate a and providing adequate training for these representatives.Ìý

• Work with the Doctoral School and Postgraduates to represent postgraduate students across a variety of student-led engagement and voice opportunities.ÌýÌý

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Students are expected to:Ìý

• Engage with their Course Representatives and Student Network Leaders and use appropriate channels to provide feedback.Ìý

• Take responsibility to keep informed about the feedback channels and democratic opportunities that are available.

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ will:Ìý

• Provide information on welcome and registration to new students, prior to their arrival.Ìý

• Provide clear information about your modules and course / research programme assessment details.Ìý

• Communicate with you as quickly and effectively as possible.Ìý

• Give you advance notice of your timetable and any changes to it.Ìý

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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ Students’ Union will:Ìý

• Provide information about engaging with and .Ìý

• Keep students informed of their representation work.Ìý

Students are expected to:Ìý

• Regularly check and engage with your Ìý

• Regularly engage with the Student Bulletin (the University’s weekly newsletter for students) and the International Student Newsletter.Ìý

• Keep your personal information up to date.Ìý