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Regulations governing the conferment of Higher Academic Awards
These regulations set out how to apply for a higher academic award at the University of
South Wales. Higher Academic Awards include the titles of Reader and Professor as well as
Higher Doctorates such as DSc and DLit and includes Emeritus, Visiting Professors and
Fellows.
The conferment of Higher Academic Awards provides a framework via which academic
members of staff at the University that hold a contract of salaried employment of 12 months
or more may progress to becoming a Reader and Professor by one of three routes, namely
research and development, teaching and learning and Innovation and Engagement.
RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT
TEACHING &
LEARNING
INNOVATION AND
ENGAGEMENT
Professor
Professor
Professor
Reader
Reader
Reader
Lecturer (or
equivalent)
Lecturer (or
equivalent)
Lecturer (or
equivalent)
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The Research and Development Route
RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT
Professor
Reader
Lecturer (or
equivalent)
1.0 Reader – Research and Development
A readership is a prestigious title and is a senior designation bestowed by the University in
recognition of excellence in research and publication. A Reader shall have demonstrated
excellence in research and publication and will be expected to provide leadership whilst
continuing to demonstrate competence as a teacher.
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate achievement in four main areas
1. Publishing high quality research outputs in their subject area
For example, peer reviewed academic journals, books, refereed conference proceedings and
other research outputs that demonstrate quality and impact.
2. Significant record of securing research income
3. Successful supervision of research students to completion and/or evidence of other
research leadership
4. External recognition of research excellence
 National and International Awards that recognise research excellence
 Collaborations with prestigious research organisations and industry
 Membership of editorial boards for both research publications and organising
research conferences
 Membership of highly regarded Research Institutes and Centres
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Applicants for a readership may be lecturers at the University and must be permanent
members of staff at the University of at least one year; however, the primary criterion will
be the candidate’s standing in research and publication in support of the strategic goals of
the Faculty and University.
Conferment of a readership
The title of Reader will be personal to the holder and will reflect the subject areas of expertise
of the holder. If the successful applicant will be expected to undertake new responsibilities, a
submission for re-grading should be made in line with the University procedure to determine
any relevant change in grade and salary. Otherwise, there will be no change of grade or salary
or job title on conferment. The title of Reader will be reviewed every five years and will be
renewable subject to the acceptance by the Higher Academic Awards Committee of a
satisfactory report demonstrating the Reader's continuing contribution to research over the
five-year period. The conferment of the title will not otherwise alter or affect a holder's
permanent post or her/his contract of employment, nor create any further automatic
entitlement to any further emolument or remuneration.
The definition of Reader demands that the incumbent shall help to develop the University’s
research culture and thereby contribute to the University’s research strategy in the broadest
possible way.
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2.0 Professor – Research and Development
A Professorship – Research and Development, is a highly prestigious title and is the most
senior designation bestowed by the University in recognition of excellence in research and
publication. A Professor will have demonstrated outstanding qualities of academic
leadership and will be expected to have substantially furthered the aims of higher education
generally and/or the university in particular. A Professor who has gained his/her title via the
Research and Development route shall have demonstrated outstanding excellence in
research and publication and will be expected to provide leadership whilst continuing to
demonstrate competence as a teacher.
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate outstanding performance and potential in
four main areas
1. A substantial record of publishing high quality research outputs in their subject area
For example, peer reviewed academic journals, books, refereed conference proceedings and
other research outputs that demonstrate quality and impact.
2. A substantial record of securing research income
Amounts should be appropriate to their subject area
3. Successful supervision of research students to completion and/or evidence of other
research leadership
4. External recognition of research excellence in a number of areas which may include:
 National and International Awards that recognise research excellence
 Collaborations with prestigious research organisations and industry
 Membership of editorial boards for both research publications and organising
research conferences
 Membership of highly regarded Research Institutes and Centres
Permanent members of staff of the University or those with a significant employment
relationship with the University of one year or more who demonstrate excellence as measured
by the criteria for professorships may apply for the conferment of the title of Professor.
Conferment of a Professorship
The title of Professor will be personal to the holder and should reflect the subject areas of
expertise, the title of the department or the name of the sponsoring body in the case of an
externally funded post. If the successful applicant will be expected to undertake new
responsibilities, a submission for re-grading should be made in line with the University procedure
to determine any relevant change in grade and salary. If the successful applicant is not on a band
I he/she should automatically be moved onto that band. The Title of Professor will be reviewed
every five years and is only applicable whilst employed by the University of South Wales.
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Teaching and Learning Route
TEACHING &
LEARNING
Professor
Reader
Lecturer (or
equivalent)
1.0 Readership -Teaching and Learning
A readership in teaching and learning is a highly prestigious title and is a senior designation
bestowed by the University in recognition of excellence in teaching and innovations in
learning. A Reader shall have demonstrated excellence in teaching and learning and will be
expected to provide leadership to the academic community.
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate achievement in each of the following three
areas.
1.
Applicants will have achieved distinction in one of any of the following:


Candidates will have a significant record of high quality research publications. Through
their publications in the area of pedagogy in peer-reviewed academic journals, refereed
conference proceedings and/or books and particularly in the case of the creative and
performing arts, other public output that demonstrates quality and impact. They will have
established themselves as recognised national or international authorities in their area of
research and indicators of excellence will include the quality of journals and conferences,
citations, reviews of their work, and other appropriate measures of their research and
scholarship.
Candidates will have authored good quality textbooks. Evidence of esteem will include
reviews and usage.
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Candidates will have demonstrated leadership of teaching and learning activities.
Examples could include successful and sustainable leadership in innovative course design or
curriculum development, successful engagement with professional bodies, short course
development, successful and sustainable leadership in widening participation initiatives,
successful and sustainable leadership in marketing and course promotion activities, and
successful and sustainable partnership activity including international partnership.
Candidates will have a record of substantive leadership over a range of the above areas, the
depth of achievement expected in any one of which depends on the range of activities in
which achievement is being presented.
2.
Candidates will be recognised as high quality teachers in their own subject area, be able to
demonstrate evidence of successful teaching innovation, and have actively disseminated bestpractice (for example, through school, faculty or university initiatives, the mentoring of staff,
programme innovation and design, including e-learning activities).
3.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate excellence in a number of the following areas. The
depth of achievement required in any area will depend on the range of areas in which
achievements have been made.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
One or more of the areas not used in meeting 1 above.
Recognition through the Higher Education Academy’s Teaching Fellowship scheme.
The authorship of well-received textbooks. Evidence of esteem will include reviews and
usage. (Where not used for the purposes of meeting the essential criteria.)
Securing grants for research including pedagogic research.
Successful record of research student supervision.
Leadership in regard to the pastoral care of students, including international students and
those with disability.
Editorial Board membership of journals or conferences and other committees associated
with pedagogic research.
Non-pedagogic research publications.
Outreach activities associated with the subject area.
Permanent members of the staff of the University or those with a significant employment
relationship with the University of one year or more may apply for the conferment of the title of
Reader in Teaching and Learning.
Conferment of a Readership
The title of Reader will be personal to the holder and will reflect the subject areas of expertise
of the holder. If the successful applicant will be expected to undertake new responsibilities, a
submission for re-grading should be made in line with the University procedure to determine
any relevant change in grade and salary. Otherwise, there will be no change of grade or salary
or job title on conferment. The title of Reader will be reviewed every five years and will be
renewable subject to the acceptance by the Higher Academic Awards Committee of a
satisfactory report demonstrating the Reader's continuing contribution to research over the
five-year period.
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The definition of Reader demands that the incumbent shall help to develop the University’s
research culture and thereby contribute to the University’s research strategy in the broadest
possible way.
2.0
Professorship -Teaching and Learning
A Professorship in teaching and learning is a highly prestigious title and is the most senior
designation bestowed by the University in recognition of excellence in teaching and
innovations in learning. A Professor in teaching and learning shall have demonstrated
outstanding excellence in teaching and learning and will be expected to provide leadership
to the academic community.
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate achievement in each of the following three areas.
1.
Either
Candidates will have established themselves as recognised international authorities in
pedagogy through publications in peer-reviewed academic journals, refereed conference
proceedings, books, and particularly in the creative and performing arts, other public output
that demonstrates quality and impact.
Candidates will have a substantial record of high quality pedagogic-related publications.
Indicators of excellence will include: the quality of journals and conferences; citations;
reviews of work; and other appropriate measures of pedagogic research and scholarship.
Or
Candidates will be able to demonstrate outstanding leadership of teaching and learning
activities at school, faculty or university level, which may include provision in association
with partner institutions. Indicators of such leadership will include: the successful leadership
and management of a school or faculty; successful leadership in innovation and sustainable
course provision, including, course promotion and marketing; successful engagement with
professional bodies; short course development; successful leadership in innovative and
sustainable widening participation activities; successful leadership of sustainable quality
assurance and enhancement activities; and successful leadership of partnership activity,
including international partnership. Candidates will have a substantial record of successful
leadership across a range of the above areas, the depth of achievement expected in any one
of which depends upon the range of activities in which achievement is being presented.
2.
Candidates will be recognised as high quality teachers in their own subject area (for
example, as evidenced by student questionnaires), will be able to demonstrate evidence of
successful teaching innovation, and will have actively disseminated best-practice (for
example, through school, faculty, or university initiatives, the mentoring of staff, programme
innovation and design, including e-learning activities).
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3.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate excellence in a number of the following areas. The
depth of achievement required in any area will depend on the range of areas in which
achievements have been made.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
The area not used in meeting the requirements of 1 above.
Recognition through the Higher Education Academy’s Teaching Fellowship scheme
(or predecessor schemes)
The authorship of well-received textbooks. Evidence of esteem will include reviews
and usage.
Securing grants for research including pedagogic research.
Successful record of research student supervision.
Leadership in regard to the pastoral care of students, including international
students and those with disability.
Editorial Board membership of international journals or conferences and other
committees associated with pedagogic research.
Non-pedagogic research publications.
Outreach activities associated with subject area.
Permanent members of the staff of the University or those with a significant employment
relationship with the University of one year or more may apply for the conferment of the title of
Professor in Teaching and Learning.
Conferment of a Professorship
The title of Professor will be personal to the holder and should reflect the subject areas of
expertise, the title of the department or the name of the sponsoring body in the case of an
externally funded post. If the successful applicant will be expected to undertake new
responsibilities, a submission for re-grading should be made in line with the University
procedure to determine any relevant change in grade and salary. If the successful applicant is
not on a band I he/she should automatically be moved onto that band. The Title of Professor
will be reviewed every five years and is only applicable whilst employed by the University of
South Wales.
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Innovation and Engagement Route
INNOVATION AND
ENGAGEMENT
Professor
Reader
Lecturer (or
equivalent)
1.0 Reader – Innovation and Engagement
A Readership in Innovation and Engagement is a prestigious title and is a senior designation
bestowed by the University in recognition of excellence in enterprise related activities. A
Reader in Innovation and Engagement shall have demonstrated excellence in innovation and
engagement activities and applied research and will be expected to provide leadership (e.g.
through the activities in centres of research and by demonstrating learning from the
expertise and insight of the different communities with which they engage). A Reader in
Innovation and Engagement must continue to demonstrate competence as a teacher.
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate achievement in two or more of the areas below:
1. Either
High quality publications relevant to their specialist area.
For example, peer reviewed academic journals, books, refereed conference proceedings and
other research outputs that demonstrate quality and impact.
Or
Leadership in Innovation and Engagement activities at the University of South Wales.
For example successful leadership in the establishment of a sustainable spin-out company, other
knowledge transfer activities; successful leadership in the development of sustainable
consultancy activity carried out under the auspices of the University’s consultancy services;
successful leadership in the development of Innovation and Engagement activities for example
the development of sustainable creativity and entrepreneurship activities within the curriculum.
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The depth of achievement expected in any one of the above areas will depend on the range of
activities in which achievement is being presented.
2. Significant record of successful collaboration with appropriate sector(s).
3. Candidates should have a record of securing external funding to support interaction with
business and/or the community, including, where appropriate Government bodies
(amounts being appropriate for the subject area)
4. Candidates will be able to demonstrate excellence in a number of the following areas (the
depth of achievement required in any area will depend on the range of areas in which
achievements have been made)
(a)
The area not used in meeting the requirements of 1 above.
(b)
Recognition through national or international awards, or other distinctions, related
to innovation and engagement.
(c)
Appointments on regional or national Boards/Committees and/or acting as adviser
to Government bodies demonstrating recognition and esteem.
(d)
Membership of editorial boards of journals or conferences.
(e)
Significant engagement with external stakeholders where appropriate to the subject
area.
(f)
Directorship/stake holding in start-up companies/commercial ventures (if not used
in 1 above).
(g)
Direct involvement in generation of patents and/or licences (if not used in 1 above)..
(h)
Significant contributions to teaching and learning activities including those related to
quality assurance and enhancement and those related to placement activity) at
school, faculty or university level, including provision in partner institutions. For
example, leadership in innovative course design or curriculum development,
leadership in widening participation, initiatives and leadership in marketing and
course promotion activities.
(i)
Leadership in design and delivery of CPD programmes.
(j)
Recognised innovative practitioners in University teaching.
A Reader in Innovation and Engagement will have achieved a national standing through
innovative and socially engaged industry and practice. It is expected that a Reader in
Innovation and Engagement will convert enterprise activities into research publications as
well as linking innovation and enterprise activities into the curricula and research agenda.
Permanent members of the staff of the University or those with a significant employment
relationship with the University of one year or more may apply for the conferment of the title of
Reader in Innovation and Engagement.
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Conferment of a Readership in Innovation and Engagement
The title of Reader in Innovation and Engagement will be personal to the holder and will reflect
the subject areas of expertise of the holder. If the successful applicant will be expected to
undertake new responsibilities, a submission for re-grading should be made in line with the
University procedure to determine any relevant change in grade and salary. Otherwise, there
will be no change of grade or salary or job title on conferment. The title of Reader in Innovation
and Engagement will be reviewed every five years and will be renewable subject to the
acceptance by the Higher Academic Awards Committee of a satisfactory report demonstrating
the Reader’s continuing contribution to enterprise activities over the five-year period. The
definition of a Reader in Innovation and Engagement demands that the incumbent shall help
to develop the University’s innovation and engagement culture and thereby contribute to
the University’s research strategy in the broadest possible way.
The conferment of the title will not otherwise alter or affect a holder's permanent post or
her/his contract of employment, nor create any further automatic entitlement to any further
emolument or remuneration.
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2.0 Professor – Innovation and Engagement
A Professorship in Innovation and Engagement is a prestigious title and is the most senior
designation bestowed by the University in recognition of excellence in enterprise related
activities. A Professor in Innovation and Engagement shall have demonstrated outstanding
excellence in innovation and engagement activities and applied research and will be expected to
provide leadership (e.g. through the activities in centres of research and by demonstrating
learning from the expertise and insight of the different communities with which they engage). A
Professor in Innovation and Engagement must continue to demonstrate competence as a
teacher.
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate achievement in four main areas:
1. Either
High quality publications relevant to their specialist area.
For example, peer- reviewed academic journals, books, refereed conference proceedings and
other research outputs that demonstrate quality and impact.
Or
Leadership in Innovation and Engagement activities at the University of South Wales.
For example successful leadership in the establishment of a sustainable spin-out company, other
knowledge transfer activities; successful leadership in the development of sustainable
consultancy activity carried out under the auspices of the University’s consultancy services;
successful leadership in the development of Innovation and Engagement activities for example
the development of sustainable creativity and entrepreneurship activities within the curriculum.
The depth of achievement expected in any one of the above areas will depend on the range of
activities in which achievement is being presented.
2. Substantial record of successful collaboration with appropriate sector(s).
3. Candidates should have a record of securing significant external funding to support interaction
with business and/or the community, including, where appropriate Government bodies
(amounts being appropriate for the subject area)
4. Candidates will be able to demonstrate excellence in a number of the following areas (the
depth of achievement required in any area will depend on the range of areas in which
achievements have been made)
(a)
The area not used in meeting the requirements of 1 above.
(b)
Recognition through national or international awards, or other distinctions, related
to innovation and engagement.
(c)
Appointments on regional or national Boards/Committees and/or acting as adviser
to Government bodies demonstrating recognition and esteem.
(d)
Membership of editorial boards of international journals or conferences.
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(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
Substantial engagement with external stakeholders where appropriate to the
subject area.
Directorship/stake holding in start-up companies/commercial ventures (if not used
in 1 above).
Direct involvement in generation of patents and/or licences (if not used in 1 above)..
Significant contributions to teaching and learning activities related to quality
assurance and enhancement and to placement activity at school, faculty or
university level, including provision in partner institutions. For example, leadership
in innovative course design or curriculum development, leadership in widening
participation initiatives and leadership in marketing and course promotion
activities.
Leadership in design and delivery of CPD programmes.
Recognised innovative practitioners in University teaching.
A Professor in Innovation and Engagement will have achieved a national standing through
innovative and socially engaged industry and practice, and will have developed a reputation
for effective work in the field as evidenced, for example, by papers, reports, patents and/or
securing commercial income for the University. It is expected that a Professor in Innovation
and Engagement will convert enterprise activities into research publications as well as
linking innovation and enterprise activities into the curricula and into the research agenda.
Permanent members of the staff of the University or those with a significant employment
relationship with the University of one year or more may apply for the conferment of the title of
Professor in Innovation and Engagement.
Conferment of a Professorship in Innovation and Engagement
The title of Professor will be personal to the holder and should reflect the subject areas of
expertise, the title of the department or the name of the sponsoring body in the case of an
externally funded post. If the successful applicant will be expected to undertake new
responsibilities, a submission for re-grading should be made in line with the University
procedure to determine any relevant change in grade and salary. If the successful applicant is
not on a band I he/she should automatically be moved onto that band. The Title of Professor
will be reviewed every five years and is only applicable whilst employed by the University of
South Wales.
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How to Apply for a Readership or Professorship
Prospective applicants for the titles of Reader and Professor may wish to consult informally with
the Dean of Faculty or equivalent prior to submitting an application to the Secretary of the Higher
Academic Awards Committee.
Applicants should provide the names of four potential external referees with knowledge of UK
higher education with their application, but should not confer with them concerning their
submission.
On receipt of an application, which conforms to the requirements set out in the relevant annex (1
- 6) the Secretary will submit the application to at least two external referees and the applicant’s
Dean of Faculty, or equivalent, for advice. The University will also approach two external referees
of its own choice.
To recommend conferral the Committee will expect to see a majority of the reports received
from referees and the Dean or equivalent supporting the application with none of the reports
opposing the application.
If the Committee is unable to recommend conferral (because the criteria above are not satisfied)
but at least half of the reports support the application then the applicant will be advised, on a
non-attributable basis, of the deficiencies identified in the reports. The applicant will then be
able to consider whether to submit a revised application. On receipt of a revised application the
Chair will decide whether to consult further external referees or the external members of the
Committee.
If less than half of the reports recommend conferral then the applicant will be advised, on a nonattributable basis, of the deficiencies identified in the reports and advised to consider whether to
submit a new application in subsequent years.
Review of Title
After appointment the successful candidate should meet with their appraiser and via the staff
appraisal process set objectives for the forthcoming year and to discuss any support the
candidate might require. These objectives would reflect the candidate's successful application
and would be agreed with the candidate.
Annual staff appraisals should be undertaken there-after in line with the University’s HR policy..
The objective setter should have appropriate awareness of the appraisee’s areas of expertise and
activities.
This process should be perceived as positive and constructive and provide the opportunity for the
University to ensure that the candidate can succeed in his or her new role and that his or her
work is directed in a manner consistent with University goals.
The Research Office will alert the title-holder when the title is due for renewal. The title-holder
will be required to submit a formal, succinct progress report (form HAA2) detailing past
achievements and future plans. The report should be approved by the titleholder’s Dean of
Faculty or equivalent for consideration by the Higher Academic Awards Committee. The Higher
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Academic Awards Committee may wish to consult an external expert before making a
recommendation to the Committee regarding review of the title.
If the title is not renewed the title will be removed from the individual with immediate effect. The
individual will not be permitted to re-apply for the title for a period specified by the Higher
Academic Awards Committee.
If a title-holder ceases to be employed by the University of South Wales, the title will lapse on the
last day of employment and the individual may no longer make use of it.
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Emeritus Professor
The title of Emeritus Professor will be conferred on those members of staff who, on retiring, have
held the title of Professor whilst in employment at the University, and who are deemed to have
served the University with particular distinction. The title will be used as a mark of recognition
both of the recipient and the institution. It will permit the Emeritus Professor to have access to
the institution, and the privilege of using the institution as an address, which would appear on
published papers, and as an affiliation when presenting public lectures.
On appointment emeritus professors will be informed of the conditions within which they may
use the University's name in order to remove liability by the University for possible legal claims.
Heads of department or other senior staff will be able to nominate candidates from the ranks of
professors nearing retirement or recently retired for consideration as Emeritus Professor (form
HAA7). The nomination will be expected to show that the nominee will either continue to be
professionally active or their conferment will bring credit to the University or both. The
nomination should refer to a recent review of the nominee's professorial status, if appropriate.
On receipt of the nomination the Secretary will make such enquiries as the Vice-Chancellor
considers appropriate prior to the submission of a formal case to the Higher Academic Awards
Committee.
Entitlements
The title of Emeritus Professor confers some privileges on the holder but not an automatic
entitlement to office accommodation. Emeritus Professors are entitled to full use of the
University Library and to have an IT username and password and email address. Emeritus
Professors may use the University’s headed paper which can be overprinted with a note that a
reply should be made to a different address. This is in recognition of the fact that the
University does not provide office space for Emeritus Professors. When Emeritus Professors
contract for work (whether it be teaching or consultancy work) they must make it clear on
each occasion that they are acting on their own behalf, and not on behalf of the University.
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Visiting Professor/Fellow
The status of Visiting Professor/Fellow will be conferred on those who are expected to make a
substantial contribution to the University's scholarship, research, innovation or teaching and
learning, or to furthering the University's external collaborative relationships.
The status will be used as a mark of recognition of the contribution which the recipient is expected to
make to the University. It will permit the Visiting Professor /Fellow to have access to the institution, and
the privilege of using the institution as an address to appear on published papers, and as an affiliation
when presenting public lectures. Visiting Professors will be appointed with regard to the general criteria
for other professorships.
Heads of department or other senior staff will be able to nominate suitable individuals for the title of
Visiting Professor/Fellow (form HAA5) enclosing a curriculum vitae, the proposed length of
appointment and a statement showing how the individual is expected to make a substantial
contribution to the University's scholarship, research, innovation or teaching and learning, or to
furthering the University's external collaborative relationships.
It is normally expected that a candidate for a Visiting Professor will already have professorial status.
Where this is not the case, the application will be expected to outline how the candidate meets the
requirements of Professorial title at the University of South Wales by referring to the criteria
contained within the Higher Academic Awards regulations. Senior experience will be taken into
account for example the experience of consultants within the health service.
Visiting Professors/Fellows will be appointed for a period of up to five years. Heads of department
or other senior staff will be able to propose that a Visiting Professor/Fellow be re-appointed for
further periods of up to five years. Proposers should submit a statement showing the Visiting
Professor’s contribution over the most recent period and the expected contribution over the next
period.
On receipt of a nomination the Secretary will make such enquiries as the Vice-Chancellor considers
appropriate. The Vice-Chancellor may take Chair's action to confer the title on behalf of the Higher
Academic Awards Committee and would report his or her decision to the Committee.
Entitlements
On conferment Visiting Professors and Fellows will be informed of the conditions within which they
may use the University's name in order to remove liability by the University for possible legal claims.
In some circumstances an honorarium may be payable to the recipient for the duration of the
association with the University. The Vice-Chancellor in consultation with the relevant head of
department and other senior staff will decide the level of the honorarium.
The status of Visiting Professor/Fellow will be used as a mark of recognition of the contribution
which the recipient is expected to make to the University. It will permit the Visiting Professor/Fellow
to have access to the institution, and the privilege of using the institution as an address which would
appear on published papers, and as an affiliation when presenting public lectures.
Visiting Professors/Fellows may use the university’s headed paper, which can be overprinted with a
note that a reply should be made to a different address. This is in recognition of the fact that the
university does not provide office space for Visiting Professors/Fellows. It is important that when
Visiting Professors/Fellows contract for work (whether it be teaching or consultancy work) they
make it clear on each occasion that they are acting on their own behalf, and not on behalf of the
university.
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HIGHER DOCTORATE
The university will award higher doctorates to those with an association with the Institution past or
present, for work of high distinction which demonstrates a mastery of the subject, providing
examiners can be found and the subject area is compatible with the expertise within the university.
The higher doctorates awarded by the university are:




Doctor of Letters (DLitt)
Doctor of Science (DSc)
Doctor of Technology (DTech)**
Doctor of Laws (LLD).
The degree of DTech is the appropriate award where the applicant’s contribution has been
principally to the developments in the application of knowledge.
An applicant shall be required to state, at the time of application, which higher doctorate is being
sought. An application must be made by completing the appropriate form (HAA3).
An applicant for a higher doctorate will submit the application to the Secretary of the Higher
Academic Awards Committee together with the work that is to be considered for the award. The
work submitted should be of high distinction, should constitute an original and significant
contribution to the advancement of knowledge or to the application of knowledge or to both, and
should establish that the applicant is a leading authority in the field(s) of study concerned.
Applicants should normally be:
a.
holders, of at least seven year’s standing, of a first degree or equivalent qualification
awarded by the university (including degrees awarded by the Council for National Academic
Awards which were undertaken at the university under its former Polytechnic status).
Exceptionally the university may consider applications from holders of equivalent
qualifications awarded by other education institutions in the United Kingdom.
or
b
holders, of at least four year’s standing, of a higher degree or equivalent qualification
awarded by the university (including higher degrees awarded by the Council for National
Academic Awards where the sponsoring establishment was the university under its former
Polytechnic status). Exceptionally the university may consider applications from holders of
equivalent qualifications awarded by other education institutions in the United Kingdom.
or
c
a full-time, permanent member, or former member, of staff of the university.
An applicant should submit three copies of the work on which the application is based. The
submission may take the form of books, contributions to journals, patent specifications, reports,
specifications and design studies and may also include other relevant evidence of original work. All
material, other than books, should be secured in one permanently bound form which is sufficiently
secured to ensure that pages cannot be added or removed, or more if necessary, each containing a
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title and contents page. An application should state which part of the submission, if any, has been
submitted for any other academic award. The contents of a submission should be in one of the
official languages of the United Kingdom unless specific permission to the contrary has been given
by the University.
In addition to the copies of the work on which the application is based, the applicant should submit
one copy of each of the following (in a format prescribed by the University):
a.
a statement of up to five thousand words setting out the applicant’s view of the nature and
significance of the work submitted;
b.
a full statement of the extent of the applicant’s contribution to any of the work submitted
which involves joint authorship or other types of collaboration.
On receipt of an application for a higher doctorate, the Secretary of the Higher Academic Awards
Committee will seek the advice of Directorate or a member of staff of the University who already
hold a higher doctorate to determine whether a prima facie case exists for proceeding to a formal
examination of the submission.
If a prima facie case has been established the Secretary will submit the application to not less than
two examiners, only approaching a third if necessary. Examiners will be appointed according to the
following criteria.
(i)
Examiners must be experienced in research in the specific area of the candidate’s
submission and have experience as a specialist in the topic(s) to be examined.
(ii)
Examiners need not be holders of a higher doctorate themselves but, if not, will
enjoy similar academic standing and recognition.
(iii)
All examiners will be external and wholly independent of the University.
No former member of staff of the University may act as an examiner.
Following an examination of the submission each examiner will be asked to make an independent
report to the University. Following receipt of the examiners’ reports by the Secretary, the
Committee will consider the recommendations and if there is substantial support from the
examiners, the Committee will ask the University’s Academic Board to confer the degree.
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THE HIGHER ACADEMIC AWARDS COMMITTEE
The membership of the Higher Academic Awards Committee will comprise:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
The Vice-Chancellor (Chair)
The Chair of the Research Committee
Four senior members of staff nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, to include
Professors who have been awarded via the R&D, Innovation and
Engagement and Teaching and Learning routes
Two members nominated by the Academic Board
One external adviser, with experience of submissions for awards at
higher academic level, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor
One independent member of the Board of Governors nominated by the
Vice-Chancellor
The Head of the Research Office (Secretary)
In addition a representative of the awarding agency may sit as an additional member if financial
sponsorship is involved.
Any decision to confer a title of Professor, Reader, Emeritus Professor, Visiting Professor or Fellow
shall be reached by consensus. In the event of a candidate not obtaining the requisite support the
Committee will indicate the interval of time after which reapplication could be considered.
When a post is advertised in terms that may permit a reader or professorial appointment, the further
particulars will include this scheme and advise candidates that if they wish to be considered for the
post their application should include all the documentation required by this scheme.
In addition to whatever references are required for the post at least three reports from external
assessors on the application for a readership or professorship will be sought.
The appointments panel for the post of Reader or Professor will include normally one member of
the Committee; in the case of heads of department the panel will also include a representative of
the Board of Governors. Every effort will be made to ensure that the appointments panel includes
an external member with knowledge of the discipline.
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ANNEX 1
The requirements for a READERSHIP – RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
The application should be submitted in a bound self-contained format.
Twelve paper copies and one CD will be required. The Higher Academic Awards Committee will expect
to see evidence of the candidate’s achievements to date – that evidence should be both in the public
domain and of national or preferably international standing. All such evidence should be included
with the application.
All candidates must submit:
1.
a contents page;
2.
a completed form (HAA1)
3.
a brief statement which demonstrates how the criteria for a readership set out on page
has been satisfied;
4.
a full curriculum vitae including significant qualifications, professional memberships and posts
held, with dates.
5.
Evidence and examples which illustrate that the criteria has been met and includes at
least six publications.
6.
a statement on joint authorships (where appropriate, including whether as a ‘mentor’, with
colleagues or with research students/assistant);
7
a list of funding applied for and received
8
evidence of successful supervision of research students to completion
9.
a detailed note on the publications selected to demonstrate the candidate’s primary
strength in research .
10.
copies of the selected publications (nb: where the publications include a book or other
substantial work, candidates are advised that four copies of each edition will be required).
11.
The names, titles and addresses of four potential external independent assessors with
knowledge of UK higher education.
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a description of the planned personal research outputs and contribution to the
development of research in their subject over the coming five years as a Reader should the
application be successful.
2
Please note that candidates who are submitting an application subsequent to a decision not to
confer a readership are strongly advised to identify the changes that have occurred since their last
application and demonstrate an appropriate improvement in his/her case and evidence of having
met the criteria.
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ANNEX 2
The requirements for a PROFESSORSHIP– RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
The application should be submitted in a bound self-contained format.
Twelve paper copies and one CD will be required.
The Higher Academic Awards Committee will expect to see evidence of the candidate’s
achievements to date – that evidence should be both in the public domain and of national or
preferably international standing. All such evidence should be included with the application.
All candidates must submit:
1.
a contents page;
2.
a completed form (HAA1)
3.
a statement which demonstrates how the criteria for a professorship as set out on page 4
has been satisfied.
4.
a full curriculum vitae including significant qualifications, professional memberships and
posts held, with dates
5.
evidence and examples which illustrate that the criteria has been met and includes at
least 6 publications.
6.
a statement on joint authorships (where appropriate), including whether as a "mentor", with
colleagues or with research students/assistants.
7
details of research degrees successfully, and currently, supervised
8
a significant list of funding applied for and received
9
evidence of successful supervision of research students to completion
10.
a detailed note on the publications selected to demonstrate the candidate’s primary strength in
research .
11.
six selected publications (nb: where the publications include a book or other substantial
work, candidates are advised that four copies of each edition will be required).
12
the names, titles and addresses of four potential external independent assessors with
knowledge of UK higher education.
13
a description of the planned personal research outputs and contribution to the
development of research in their subject over the coming five years as a Reader should the
application be successful.
22
Please note that candidates who are submitting an application subsequent to a decision not to
confer a Professorship are strongly advised to identify the changes that have occurred since their
last application and demonstrate an appropriate improvement in his/her case and evidence of
having met the criteria.
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ANNEX 3
The requirements for a READERSHIP – TEACHING AND LEARNING
The application should be submitted in a bound self-contained format.
Twelve paper copies and one CD will be required.
The Higher Academic Awards Committee will expect to see evidence of the candidate’s
achievements to date – that evidence should be both in the public domain and of national or
preferably international standing. All such evidence should be included with the application.
All candidates must submit:
1.
a contents page;
2.
a completed form (HAA1)
3.
a brief statement which demonstrates how the criteria for a readership as set out on Pages 5-6
has been satisfied;
4.
a full curriculum vitae including significant qualifications, professional memberships and posts
held, with dates.
5.
Evidence and examples which illustrate that the criteria has been met and includes at
least six publications.
6.
a statement on joint authorships (where appropriate), including whether as a "mentor", with
colleagues or with research students/assistants.
7
a list of funding applied for and received
8
evidence of successful supervision of research students to completion
9.
a detailed note on the publications selected to demonstrate the candidate’s primary strength in
Teaching and Learning.
10.
copies of the selected publications (nb: where the publications include a book or other
substantial work, candidates are advised that four copies of each edition will be required).
11.
The names, titles and addresses of four potential external independent assessors with
knowledge of UK higher education.
12
a description of the planned personal research outputs and contribution to the
development of research in their subject over the coming five years as a Reader should the
application be successful.
Please note that candidates who are submitting an application subsequent to a decision not to
confer a readership are strongly advised to identify the changes that have occurred since their last
application and demonstrate an appropriate improvement in his/her case and evidence of having
met the criteria.
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ANNEX 4
The requirements for a PROFESSORSHIP – TEACHING AND LEARNING
The application should be submitted in a bound self-contained format.
Twelve paper copies and one CD will be required.
The Higher Academic Awards Committee will expect to see evidence of the candidate’s
achievements to date – that evidence should be both in the public domain and of national or
preferably international standing. All such evidence should be included with the application.
All candidates must submit:
1.
a contents page;
2.
a completed form (HAA1)
3.
a statement which demonstrates how the criteria for a professorship as set out on page 7
has been satisfied.
4.
a full curriculum vitae including a significant qualifications, professional memberships and
posts held, with dates.
5.
evidence and examples which illustrate the criteria has been met and includes at least 6
publications
6.
a statement on joint authorships ( where appropriate), including whether as a ‘mentor’, with
colleagues or with research students/assistants.
7.
details of research degrees successfully, and currently, supervised.
8.
a significant list of funding applied for and received.
9.
evidence of successful supervision of research students to completion
10.
a detailed note on the publications selected and/or other appropriate measures of
pedagogic research and scholarship.
11
six selected publications (nb: where the publications include a book or other substantial
work, candidates are advised that four copies of each edition will be required.
12.
the names, titles and addresses of four potential external independent assessors with
knowledge of UK higher education.
13
a description of the planned personal research outputs and contribution to the
development of research in their subject over the coming five years as a Professor should
the application be successful.
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Please note that candidates who are submitting an application subsequent to a decision not to
confer a Professorship are strongly advised to identify the changes that have occurred since their
last application and demonstrate an appropriate improvement in his/her case and evidence of
having met the criteria.
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ANNEX 5
The requirements for a READERSHIP – INNOVATION AND ENGAGEMENT
The application should be submitted in a bound self-contained format.
Twelve paper copies and one CD will be required.
The Higher Academic Awards Committee will expect to see evidence of the candidate’s
achievements to date – that evidence should be both in the public domain and of national or
preferably international standing. All such evidence should be included with the application.
All candidates must submit:
1.
a contents page;
2.
a completed form (HAA1)
3.
a brief statement which demonstrates how the criteria for a readership as set out on pages 910 has been satisfied.;
4.
a full curriculum vitae including significant qualifications, professional memberships and posts
held, with dates.
5.
Evidence and examples which illustrate that the criteria has been met and includes at least 6
publications.
6.
a statement on joint authorships or development of successful leadership in the establishment
of knowledge transfer activities;
7
a list of funding applied for and received
8
evidence of successful supervision of research students to completion
9.
a detailed note on the publications selected to demonstrate the candidate’s primary strength in
innovation and engagement activities and applied research, for example the development
of sustainable creativity and entrepreneurship activities within the curriculum.
10.
copies of the selected publications (nb: where the publications include a book or other
substantial work, candidates are advised that four copies of each edition will be required).
11.
The names, titles and addresses of four potential external independent assessors with
knowledge of UK higher education.
12
a description of the planned personal research outputs and contribution to the
development of research in their subject over the coming five years as a Reader should the
application be successful.
27
Please note that candidates who are submitting an application subsequent to a decision not to
confer a readership are strongly advised to identify the changes that have occurred since their last
application and demonstrate an appropriate improvement in his/her case and evidence of having
met the criteria.
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ANNEX 6
The requirements for a PROFESSORSHIP – INNOVATION AND ENGAGEMENT
The application should be submitted in a bound self-contained format.
Twelve paper copies and one CD will be required.
The Higher Academic Awards Committee will expect to see evidence of the candidate’s
achievements to date – that evidence should be both in the public domain and of national or
preferably international standing. All such evidence should be included with the application.
All candidates must submit:
1.
a contents page;
2.
a completed form (HAA1)
3.
a statement which demonstrates how the criteria for a professorship as set out on page 12
has been satisfied.
4.
a full curriculum vitae including i significant qualifications, professional memberships and posts
held, with dates.
5.
evidence and examples which illustrate the criteria has been met and includes at least 6
publications
6.
a statement on joint authorships ( where appropriate), including whether as a ‘mentor’, with
colleagues or with research students/assistants.
7.
details of research degrees successfully, and currently, supervised.
8.
a significant list of funding applied for and received
9.
evidence of successful supervision of research students to completion
10.
a detailed note on the publications selected to demonstrate the candidate’s primary strength in
innovation and engagement activities and applied research, for example the development
of sustainable creativity and entrepreneurship activities within the curriculum.
11
six selected publications (nb: where the publications include a book or other substantial
work, candidates are advised that four copies of each edition will be required.
12.
the names, titles and addresses of four potential external independent assessors with
knowledge of UK higher education.
13
a description of the planned personal research outputs and their contribution to the
development of research in their subject over the coming five years as a Professor should
the application be successful.
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Please note that candidates who are submitting an application subsequent to a decision not to
confer a Professorship are strongly advised to identify the changes that have occurred since their
last application and demonstrate an appropriate improvement in his/her case and evidence of
having met the criteria.
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