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Introduction

Recordings are designed to support your learning and revision, but there are important rules about consent, privacy, and sharing.

Key things to remember:

• Many lectures are recorded automatically (but not all)
• You may be allowed to make your own recordings
• Recordings are for study use only
• Sharing recordings is not allowed and may lead to disciplinary actio

How lecture recordings work

University recordings

The University aims to make recordings of lectures available to students wherever possible, and lecture recording is a standard part of teaching in many spaces. Recordings are typically made available through your course platform (for example, Moodle).

However, recordings are not available for every lecture. This may be because:

• The teaching room does not have lecture recording facilities.
• The lecturer has decided that recording is not appropriate for that particular session.

Please Note: Seminars, tutorials, workshops and other interactive teaching sessions are not normally recorded. These sessions are designed around discussion and participation, and recording may not be appropriate for the type of teaching taking place.

Recording teaching yourself

You may be able to record lectures if recordings are not provided. They will usually allow recording unless there’s a good reason not to. Before recording, you must:

• Ask the lecturer for permission in advance
• Explain what type of recording you want to make (e.g. audio or video)
• Give as much notice as possible

Respecting others when recording

You may be asked to stop recording:

• If another student does not want to be recorded
• During certain parts of teaching (e.g. discussions)

This helps protect privacy and participation in class discussions.

What happens if rules are broken?

Misuse of recordings (e.g. recording without permission or sharing content) may:

• Be treated as a breach of the Code of Student Conduct 
• Lead to disciplinary action
• Potentially involve legal consequences

Using lecture recordings

Using recordings correctly:

Whether provided by the University or recorded with permission, recordings must:

• Be used only for your personal study and revision
• Be deleted once no longer needed
• Be used in a way that respects the rights and privacy of staff and other students.

You must not:

• Share recordings or transcripts with anyone else, including other students.
• Upload recordings or transcripts to websites, social media or file-sharing platforms.
• Upload recordings or transcripts to AI tools or platforms.
• Reuse, distribute, publish or otherwise make recordings available to others without permission.

Failure to use recordings appropriately may result in disciplinary action.

Using recordings effectively:

How to use recordings effectively for your studies:

• To learn how to make effective use of lecture recordings as a study tool, download Using lecture recordings: A guide for students.

Disability and accessibility

Recording can support inclusive learning:

• Students may need recordings as a reasonable adjustment
• Requests linked to disability should be supported wherever possible

If you need recordings for accessibility, speak to your lecturer and reach out to the disability service.

Intellectual property and rights

• Lecture content belongs to the University and/or teaching staff
• Students and staff may also have rights over their own contributions

Recordings and transcripts must not be reused, distributed, shared or uploaded to AI tools or platforms without appropriate permission from the lecturer and any other rights holders.

Where to get support

• Course lecturer – permission to record or questions about recordings

• School Teaching Office – general guidance

• Disability Service – support for recording as an adjustment

FAQs

Can I record a lecture myself?

Yes, but only if you ask for permission in advance.

Are all lectures recorded?

No. The University aims to make lecture recordings available wherever possible, but recordings are not available for every lecture. In addition, seminars, tutorials, workshops and other interactive teaching sessions are not usually recorded.

Can I share recordings with others?

No. Recordings and transcripts are for your personal use only and must not be shared with anyone else.

Can I upload a recording online?

No. Recordings and transcripts must not be uploaded or shared online, including through social media, file-sharing services or AI tools. Doing so may result in disciplinary action.

What if another student doesn’t want to be recorded?

You may need to stop recording during those parts of the class.

Do I need to delete recordings?

Yes. You should delete recordings once you no longer need them for study.

What if I need recordings for accessibility reasons?

Speak to your lecturer or the Disability Service, recording may be supported as a reasonable adjustment.

What happens if I don't follow the rules?

Misuse of recordings (e.g. recording without permission or sharing content) may be treated as a breach of the Code of Student Conduct and could result in disciplinary action and/or legal consequences.