Investigating and Sanctioning Academic Misconduct

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This session provides an overview of the responsibilities of the Chairs of Examiners, Senior Examiners, Chairs of Degree Committee or delegates in investigating suspected academic misconduct and sanctioning academic misconduct where found.

This session familiarises staff with the changes to investigating and sanctioning academic misconduct being implemented for assessment submissions from 1 October 2023 onwards. A written guide and templates is available at: www.studentcomplaints.admin.cam.ac.uk/files/examiners_academic_misconduct_guidance_-_oct_23.pdf.

Chair of Examiners, Senior Examiners, Chairs of Degree Committee or delegates who will be investigating or sanctioning academic misconduct, as well as administrators who will provide support to this process.

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To understand the process for investigating and sanctioning academic misconduct; To understand the stages of investigation, including seeking an account from the student; Sanctioning academic misconduct in line with the University guidance on sanctioning; To know what guidance and templates are available and where to seek further advice.

A single, hour-long, face-to-face session.

1 hour

one-off