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The University's computing and telecommunications facilities are provided for the better performance of the person's duties and not for social usage. Communications made on University systems remain the sole property of the University. Clear guidance has been drawn up for the use of email, internet access, telephones, fax machines and email addressing. The University reserves the right to monitor the use of email and telecommunications systems and inappropriate use will lead to disciplinary action and may result in dismissal.
Here you'll find information about the Office of the Scottish Information Commissioner and the work that the Commissioner is doing to promote and enforce freedom of information in Scotland.
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOI) provides important new rights of access to information held by Scottish public authorities, including Heriot-Watt University. The Act also applies to companies that we own, either wholly or in partnership with other public authorities. This site provides all the information that staff need to know about Freedom of Information. It also includes a summary for FOI representatives and Section Heads and lists the FOI School and Support Service representatives.
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 provides important new rights of access to information held by Scottish public authorities, including Heriot-Watt University. The Act also applies to companies that we own, either wholly or in partnership with other public authorities. Under the Act we must adopt and maintain a publication scheme which sets out the classes of information that we commit to publish routinely and explains how you can access this information. If information is requested from us we must provide it, or a valid reason for not doing so, within 20 working days. Some information is exempt from disclosure, for instance if its release would seriously prejudice the commercial interests of any person or organisation or breach the Data Protection Act, 1998.
Disclosure Information refers to criminal record information disclosed to the University to enable us to assess the suitability of applicants for particular posts and to make safer recruitment decisions. The University operates a strict policy on handling, holding and destroying Disclosure information.
The IS/IT Policy Group is the forum for discussion and decision making on strategic IS/IT issues, and the prioritisation and resourcing of projects. It is integral to the senior management structure of the Planning & Management Executive, with whom it works very closely through its Chair, the Director of Finance and IS/IT.
The IS/IT Service Providers Sub-Group develops the IS/IT Strategy, with the approval from the Policy Group, and ensure that it remains consistent with the University's aims and objectives. The Group's remit includes IS/IT performance monitoring, co-ordinating IS/IT activities in the University and monitoring technical developments of interest and reporting to the IS/IT Policy Group.
Use this form to request the setting up of an email mailing list. Please note that requests will only be accepted from members of staff. The applicant must be prepared to take responsibility for the administration and configuration of the list and tools are provided for this purpose. Please note that mailing lists should be used with care and consideration, to avoid inconvenience to staff or transgression of data protection laws.
University Information & Computing Services (UICS) provide, maintain and support the corporate IT systems, which are available to all staff and students of the University. All staff and students must be registered with UICS in order to use the corporate IT facilities. News and events for staff and students, and details of IT courses can be accessed here.
