Publication scheme
A publication scheme is a list of information a public authority publishes or intends to publish. In this context, 'publish' means to make information available.
This is requirement to meet section 19 of the Freedom of Information Act.
We follow the model provided by the Information Commissioner's Office. The model provides guidance for Higher Education institutions. There are seven classes of information in the scheme.
Contents of the Publication Scheme
- Who we are and what we do
- What we spend and how we spend it
- What our priorities are and how we are doing
- How we make decisions
- Our policies and procedures
- Lists and registers
- The services we offer
Who we are and what we do
This section includes organisational information, structures, locations and contacts.
Legal framework
The constitutional framework which the University operates is based upon its Charter and statutes.
Further information on the history of the University can be found at our University heritage page.
How the University of Bradford is organised
Information about how the University is managed can be found at the University's Structure and organisation page.
The University governance structured is comprised of the Council, Senate, and Executive Board.
There are four Faculties and a number of Professional Services Departments.
Local and contact details
Organisations the University has responsibility for, partners, sponsors and companies wholly owned
Information on organisations that the University of Bradford is in academic partnership with, regarding delivery of programmes with are on our Partner institutions page.
Information on companies either wholly or partly owned by the University can be found at the Companies and charitable status page.
Financial information on these companies is provided in the Financial statements.
Student activities
Information about the University of Bradford Union of Students (UBU) is available from the UBU website. Please note that UBU is a separate organisation to the University and is not subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
What we spend and how we spend it
This section covers financial information relating to projected and actual income and expenditure, procurement, contracts and financial audits.
Funding/income
Information relating to the University's income and capital investment is available in its Financial statements.
The University's Annual Accounts are published and available for inspection. They include the University's statement of corporate governance and information on capital expenditure. Budgetary and account information is maintained by the Univeristy Finance Department.
Financial audit reports
The Independent Auditor's report to the University is published in the Financial statements.
Capital programme
Information relating to capital investment is available in the Financial statements.
Financial regulations
The University's Financial Regulations govern financial procedures.
Staff pay and grading structures
Information about salary structure can be found on the Human Resources website.
Information is also available on Employee rewards and benefits.
Register of suppliers
For information on suppliers contact procurement@bradford.ac.uk
Procurement and tender procedures and reports
The University Procurement site describes the University's procurement procedures.
The University publishes terms and conditions for contracting and for the supply of goods and services
The University's electronic tendering site contains information on existing customers and tenders, and contracts and tenders currently available.
Contracts
For further information on contracts please contact: foi@bradford.ac.uk
Research funding
High level information on Research grants and contracts can be found within the Notes to the Accounts within the Financial statements.
What our priorities are and how we are doing
This section relates to strategies and plans, performance indicators, audits, inspections and reviews and includes the following types of information:
University Strategies
A number of University Strategies are published online, including:
- The University Strategy 2015-2025,
- The Academic Strategy,
- The International Strategy,
- The Teaching and Learning Strategy
- The People Strategy
Academic quality and standards
Academic quality information can be found on the Learning, Teaching and Student Experience webpages
External review information
External review information such as:
- Programme specifications,
- The process for programme approval, review, suspension and withdrawl,
- Information on annual monitoring and review processes,
Are available by contacting the team.
Corporate relations
Information relating to the Universities links with employers and sponsors can be found on the Partnerships site.
Government and regulatory reports
The results of external scrutiny are held locally by the team and also nationally by the bodies.
Equality Act
Information on how the Univeristy complies with its duties under the Equality Act 2010 can be found within the Equality and diversity pages.
How we make decisions
This section relates to decision making processes and records of decisions and includes the following types of information:
Information on the University's governance structures is available oon the Committees pages.
Minutes from Council
Summary Reports of Council Meetings are published shortly after each meeting takes place and from the beginning of the 2019/20 Academic Year, minutes of Council are also published when they have been approved.
Information may be redacted or removed if it is considered to fall under an exemption, for example information relating to identifiable individuals or information which could prejudice the commercial interests of the University or another organisation.
Minutes of meetings of Council from before the beginning of the Academic Year 2019/20, agenda and individual papers are available on request via foi@bradford.ac.uk subject to any exemptions which may apply to the content of these documents.
Minutes from Senate
From the beginning of the 2019/20 Academic Year, minutes of Senate are published when they have been approved.
Information may be redacted or removed if it is considered to fall under an exemption, for example information relating to identifiable individuals or information which could prejudice the commercial interests of the University or another organisation.
Minutes of meetings of Senate from before the beginning of the Academic Year 2019/20, agenda and individual papers are available on request via foi@bradford.ac.uk subject to any exemptions which may apply to the content of these documents.
Minutes and individual papers from committees of Council and Senate
Minutes of meetings of committees of Council and Senate as well as agenda and individual papers are available on request via foi@bradford.ac.uk subject to any exemptions which may apply to the content of these documents.
Our policies and procedures
This section relates to current written regulations, policies and procedures for delivering our services and responsibilities
The Charter and statutes specify where that the University must have Ordinances which detail high level rules about how the University is organised, governed and managed.
Our Regulations provide the rules of the University, primarlity relating to matters of academic governance.
Administrative and management matters are laid out in the University's policies.
If you require a policy that is not yet published please contact foi@bradford.ac.uk.
Lists and registers
This section relates to any information we are currently legally required to hold in publicly available registers and includes the following types of information:
- Asset registers: Information in relation to major capital assets is maintained by the Finance Department although a formal asset register is not maintained.
- Register of interests: Information about the Register of Interests for members of the Senior Management Team and Members of Council are availble from the University Secretary on request.
- University’s Entertaining, Hospitality and Gifts Policy requires all offers of gifts exceeding a value of £25.00 to be recorded in a register declared to the Associate Director of Procurement.
- Details of other charities that the University's Trustees (i.e. its members of Council) are also trustees of is available in the Council Members Profile page
- The Companies and Charitable Status webpage contains information on the companies either wholly or partially owned by the University.
These documents are available on request via foi@bradford.ac.uk subject to any exemptions which may apply to their content.
The services we offer
This section contains information about services the University offers:
The courses we offer and information for applicants
- Undergraduate courses at the University
- Postgraduate courses at the University
- CPD courses at the University
- Apprenticeships at the University
- Open Days: information on upcoming open days and how to register for future events.
- Distance Learning: how the University can support your studies around work and family commitments, from anywhere in the world.
- Adult Learners
- University of Sanctuary: is a UK-wide initiative aiming to ensure universities foster a culture of welcome and inclusion for asylum seekers and refugees.
- Care Leavers: information on the additional support that is available for care leavers when applying to study, and throughout their time at the University. The University is a signatory member of the Care Leavers Covenant.
- Exchanges and Opportunities Abroad: the University of Bradford has one of the most comprehensive exchange schemes in the United Kingdom. We offer our students opportunities ranging from 1 week to 12 months. In the past out students have taken up study abroad opportunities throughout Europe, Australia, America, Asia and Africa.
Information and services for students
- MyBradford: Student Support Services
- Disability Service: provides support and specialist guidance for prospective and current students.
- Counselling Service: can be contacted on 01274 235750, or email counselling@bradford.ac.uk.
- Bradford Student Health Centre, Laisteridge Road, 01274 371380
- Careers and Employability Services
- Chaplaincy and Faith Advisers: the Interfaith Chaplaincy team represent various faith groups and provide spiritual support and pastoral care for staff and students of all faiths and none.
- Equality and Diversity: the university welcomes everyone and supports an inclusive study and work environment.
- Accommodation: information about both on and off campus accommodation.
- Alumni relations: as lifelong members of Team Bradford, alumni can access a number of services and opportunities to stay connected with the University and one another.
- Graduation; dates of past and future graduation ceremonies.
- Information and services for staff and students
- Nursery: the nursery was established in 1992 to offer high quality and affordable childcare. In September 2019 it was awarded outstanding by Ofsted.
- Unique Fitness and Lifestyle: offers a range of services to suit all your fitness needs.
- Library
- Special Collections: a resource of images, stories and ideas for students, with over 150 collections of rare books and archives.
- Where to Eat and Drink at the University
- Language Centre: we offer language support as a university-wide policy, supporting international students, home students, staff and the wider community.
- Arts and Culture: the University has its own gallery, theatre and music centre, allowing students to follow their passions.
- Safety and Security
- Car parking: can be contacted at carparking@bradford.ac.uk
- Information and services for the public
- Eye Clinic: the University offers a complete primary care service to the general public as well as the University community. The clinic is staffed by final year optometry students who operate under the direct supervision of qualified optometry staff.
- Physiotherapy and Sports Rehabilitation Clinic: is based within the Faculty of Health Studies and is open to Univeristy students, staff and the general public.
- DHEZ: the Digital Health Enterprise Zone Academic aims to bring people together to develop digital health innovations that improves the lives of people with long term health conditions. It can be found in the Phoenix South West Building on the University campus.
- Ethical Tissue: provides a wide range of human tissue, cells and fluid samples for biomedical research groups in academia, industry and the health service.
- Jobs
- Events: the University run a series of events throughout the year to share and gain knowledge, bring communities together and influence positive change.
- Theatre in the Mill: is a theatre owned by the University showing a wide range of events and shows throughout the year.
- Freedom of Information: how to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000
- Data Protection: how to make a request for information about you that the University holds or to view the University's privacy notices
University of Bradford Union
Information about the University of Bradford Union of Students (UBU) is available from the UBU website. Please note that UBU is a separate organisation to the University and is not subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000.