What happens if I am notified about an allegation of academic misconduct?

If a tutor or exam invigilator is concerned that your work might show evidence of misconduct (e.g. plagiarism, falsified data, collusion, unacknowledged use of artificial intelligence), they will submit an allegation which explains their concerns, and which will be accompanied by evidence.  This allegation and evidence will be shared with you by email and you will be asked for a response.  In your response, you can accept the allegation or you can dispute the allegation.  The allegation, evidence and your response is then sent to an Academic Conduct Panel.

The Panel will consider all the information and can decide:

  • To dismiss the allegation and take no further action
  • To conclude that there is evidence of poor academic practice and give you Notice to Improve
  • To uphold the allegation and issue a sanction
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