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Access is via your usual University username and password.
https://learningcentral.cf.ac.uk/
Academic Regulations Handbook
The Academic Regulations Handbook provides the formally approved academic regulations,
applicable to all programmes of study offered by the University.
https://intranet.cardiff.ac.uk/students/your-study/your-rights-and-responsibilities/academic-
regulations
Health, Safety and Security
University Security Services are provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They aim to encourage and
ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, safe and secure environments for all users of the University.
They also offer help and advice in a number of areas, including a Personal Safety and Security Guide.
You can call the 24-hour control room on 02920 874444 or visit the Security Control Centre, which is
located directly opposite 52-53 Park Place, or speak to the University’s Campus Patrol Officers.
https://intranet.cardiff.ac.uk/students/campus-life/personal-safety-and-security
Safety in the School of Physics and Astronomy
It is the policy of the University to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and
welfare of its members. A copy of the School’s Safety Regulations for Undergraduates is provided in
Appendix 3. You should read these carefully and ensure that the regulations are observed at all
times. Safety induction will be given in your Year 1 Laboratory sessions.
You also have some responsibilities for your own safety and that of others. Risk Assessment is an
important aspect of all experimental work. It is a requirement for all students to carry out a Risk
Assessment prior to starting experimental work or their project work.
Key Dates
Semester Dates for 2015/16
Enrolment Week: Monday 19 September 2016 to Friday 23 September 2016
Autumn Semester
Semester Dates
Start: Monday 26 September 2016
Finish: Sunday 22 January 2017
Christmas Recess
Start: Saturday 10 December 2016
Finish: Sunday 1 January 2017
Examination Period
Start: Monday 9 January 2017
Finish: Friday 20 January 2017
Spring Semester
Semester Dates
Start: Monday 23 January 2017
Finish: Friday 9 June 2017
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Easter Recess
Start: Saturday 8 April 2017
Finish: Sunday 30 April 2017
Examination Period
Start: Monday 8 May 2017
Finish: Friday 9 June 2017
Resit Examination Period: Monday 14 August 2017 to Friday 25 August 2017
Semester dates for future years can be found here:
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/public-
information/corporate-information/semester-dates
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Your Workload and Attendance
Your programme is made up of scheduled learning activities (including lectures, seminars, tutorials
and practical sessions) and guided independent study. The proportion of time spent on different
activities is outlined in the Key Information Set for the programmes offered in PHYSX (see
http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/
). You are expected to actively engage in all the educational activities
on your programme of study, to prepare for and attend all scheduled teaching activities, and to
become an independent and self-directed learner. The University will perform checks on your levels
of engagement (including whether you have collected you Student ID Card, confirmed you
programme and modules each year, submitted your coursework, attended Examinations and Class
Tests, attended Personal Tutorials, etc.), which will enable extra support to be provided to you if
there are areas of concern.
Attendance at laboratory sessions (practical physics, astronomy and computing) and attendance at
tutorials is compulsory. Attendance at small-group tutorials in Year 1 and 2 is also compulsory, as is
attendance at the first lecture (or introductory session) of all modules.
What to do if you are sick or absent
If you are absent you should inform your School from the first day of absence or as soon as possible
thereafter. If you are absent for more than ten consecutive working days you must speak to your
Personal Tutor, Supervisor or a member of staff in your Academic School Office. You may need to
apply for an interruption of study, unless you are transferring to another scheme, otherwise you will
be requested to withdraw. If you have queries or want some advice about what action you should
take speak with your Personal Tutor, or staff in your School Office. Further information regarding
absence is available in the Academic Regulations Handbook.
https://intranet.cardiff.ac.uk/students/your-study/your-rights-and-responsibilities/academic-
regulations
It is very important that you notify the University of any absences as non-attendance may result in:
•
the initiation of Monitoring and Exclusions Procedures by the School,
•
you being deemed to have withdrawn from the University,
•
a sponsor being informed of non-attendance, which may result in the adjustment of financial
support,
•
the Student Loans Company being informed of non-attendance, which may result in the
initiation of repayment proceedings.
For further information and advice please see
https://intranet.cardiff.ac.uk/students/your-study/changes-to-your-studies/short-term-absence
and/or
https://intranet.cardiff.ac.uk/students/your-study/changes-to-your-studies/absence-and-
interruption-of-study
What if you are considering withdrawing from your programme
If you are considering withdrawing from your programme you should discuss this in the first instance
with your Personal Tutor, Supervisor, a member of staff in your Academic School Office, or someone