Submitting a statement to the Senate Assessors for Student Conduct
At a Glance
- Keep it concise – no more than two pages.
- Submit it no later than two working days before your Senate Assessor interview, or five working days before a Conduct Committee.
- Include any evidence you intend to rely upon.
- Seek support from the SRC.
- Submit your statement to student-conduct@glasgow.ac.uk only.
Why should I submit a statement?
If you have been referred for academic misconduct, we strongly encourage you to submit a written statement. It is your chance to provide your account of what you think has led to the referral.
What information should I include?
You should say whether or not you accept the allegation, and why.
If you accept the allegation, you may wish to include an explanation of your actions, and any mitigating information (e.g. relating to illness, disability or other personal circumstances).
If you deny the allegation, you may explain what has happened and provide evidence that supports your case.
If you want the Senate Assessors to consider medical, disability-related, or other personal circumstances, it is recommended that you provide relevant evidence (such as a doctor/GP letter or a hospital appointment letter). Medical or personal evidence must relate to the same time period as the conduct issue for which you have been referred. Any evidence you have should be included when you submit your statement.
How long should my statement be?
Your statement should be no longer than two pages.
When do I need to submit my statement?
You need to submit your statement and any other documentation two full working days before your interview (e.g. if your interview is on a Monday you need to submit by 9am on the previous Thursday). If you submit your statement after the deadline, the Senate Assessors may not have time to read it.
What should I avoid?
Senate Assessors are not assessing the academic content of your work and will not be from your subject area. Please do not include screenshots of paragraphs, figures, graphs, and other academic content with explanations of how you reached your conclusions on the topic.
Senate Assessors appreciate an honest statement written in your own voice. Remember, your statement should be no longer than two pages.
Can I get help to write my statement?
Yes – the Students’ Representative Council Advice Centre can provide independent, free, confidential and impartial advice and have experience of supporting students with conduct matters. You can contact them by email at: advice@src.gla.ac.uk
You can also find useful advice about what to include in your statement on their website.
Who will see my statement and other documentation?
For a Senate Assessor interview, the two Senate Assessors and the Student Conduct Team will see what you submit.
We may need to share your statement with other parties. We will contact if you if this is the case.