This guidance follows the Definition Document for Higher Education Institutions developed by the Information Commissioner so that Higher Education Institutions meet their commitments under the model publication scheme. Leeds Trinity University (LTU) will make the information in this definition document available unless:
- We do not hold the information.
- The information is exempt under one of the FOI exemptions or Environmental Information Regulations (EIRs) exceptions, or its release is prohibited under another statute.
- The information is archived, out of date or otherwise inaccessible.
- It would be impractical or resource-intensive to prepare the material for routine release.
This guide to the information the University makes available to the public should assist you to locate the information on our website or advise you on how you can obtain it. This guidance is not meant to give a definitive list. LTU will endeavour to provide as much information as possible on a routine basis, mainly through its website.
The following routine information can be found on our website:
For replacement certificates, authentication or verification of awards please visit our Alumni webpage.
If You Cannot Find the Information You Seek
If you cannot access the University’s website or are unable to find the information you are looking for, you can e-mail or write to the University specifying the information you need. The best way to contact us is via our dedicated email address: foi@leedstrinity.ac.uk
Schedule of Fees and Charges
Access to online material is free.
Generally, the provision of printed copies of any web pages or the original hard copy version of a publication will incur charges to cover the cost of duplication, administration and postage.
Any charges, payable in advance, will normally be calculated on the following basis: Printed copy charges will be made for duplication, administration, and postage where the number of pages exceeds 14. Charges are £5 for the first 15 pages plus an additional 25p for each additional page requested. All charges are subject to VAT.
Guide to Information Listed in accordance with the Definition Document Associated with the University’s Publication Scheme
1. Who we are and what we do
The following information about how the University is organised is published on the University website:
- Leadership and Governance, this section provides information about the University’s key personnel including the Executive team, Governors and other key personnel.
- Legal Framework and Articles of Association.
- Mission, Vision and Values.
- University’s Strategic Plan.
- How to find us.
- Contact details.
Lists of and information relating to organisations which the University has responsibility for, those it works in partnership with, those it sponsors, and companies wholly owned by it:
- Links with the Community
- International Links for students
- Business Partnerships
- School Partnerships - Collaborative Links and Affiliated Colleges and Institutions
Student activities
Leeds Trinity Students’ Union (LTSU) is a registered charity independent of the University. The University does not hold information about its activities. LTSU publishes information about its activities in its events calendar.
Information about LTSU clubs, societies, associations and non-academic activities including sports arranged for or by students can be found at the Activities section of the LTSU website.
2. What we spend and how we spend it
Funding and income
For information on the sources of funding and income, such as Funding Council grants, tuition fees, endowment, rents and investment income (including investment strategy) go to:
Budgetary and account information
- Annual Accounts – see our Financial Statements and Annual Reports
- Senior Remuneration – see our latest Annual Statement.
- Ethical Investment – see our Ethical Investment Policy
Capital programme
Suppliers, Contracts, Procurement and tender procedures and reports
3. What our priorities are and how we are doing
Overall Strategy:
Academic quality and standards
External review information
Government and regulatory reports by external reviewing bodies are available from their websites:
4. How we make decisions
Policy proposals and decisions. Decision making processes and procedures.
- Leadership and Governance
- University Committees – the University’s deliberative structure is currently under review
5. Our policies and procedures
Information in this class is primarily published under the relevant links under Public Information, or from the webpage for the department responsible for delivering the service and responsibilities.
Policies such as those guiding and underpinning University Business can also be found using the following link:
Procedures and policies relating to academic services
See the Academic public information page for information in this category.
Procedures and policies relating to student services
See the public information section of our website for links to information in this category, including:
Equality and Diversity
Information about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is available on the LTU website, along with the following guidance:
Health and Safety
Estate management
Records management and personal data policies
- Data Protection Policy
- Data Protection Breach Policy
- Records Management Policy
- Record of Processing Activities
Research Ethics and policy documents
- Research Degree Handbook
- Code of Practice for the Research Excellence Framework
- Research, Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Strategy
6. Lists and registers
Any information we are currently legally required to hold in publicly available registers.
Asset registers
Information in this category is not currently published on the LTU website. It can be requested in writing (see If You Cannot Find the Information You Seek... above). The University will provide any information requested which is not subject to an exemption from disclosure under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act.
Register of gifts and hospitality provided to senior personnel
Information in this category is not currently published on the LTU website. It can be requested in writing (see If You Cannot Find the Information You Seek... above). The University will provide any information requested which is not subject to an exemption from disclosure under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act.
Any register of interests kept in the University
Information in this category is not currently published on the LTU website. It can be requested in writing (see If You Cannot Find the Information You Seek... above). The University will provide any information requested which is not subject to an exemption from disclosure under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act.
7. The services we offer
Information is available from the website of the relevant service:
Prospectus - see the sections:
Course content – see the sections:
Welfare and counselling
- Student Support and Wellbeing
- Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
- Dyslexia and Disability services