MOP MOP RD - 100 Research Degrees Office Tel: 01908 654882 Manual of Operational Procedures Email: research-degrees-office@open.ac.uk for Last Update: December 2017 Research Degrees Summary: Whistleblowing (Public Interest Disclosure) Related MOPS: MOP 32 Procedure for dealing with allegations of academic malpractice or misconduct MOP 97 Student Complaints MOP 98 Code of Practice for Student Discipline MOP 99 Bullying and harassment MOP 107 Anti-Bribery and Corruption MOP 108 Ethics Useful links: The OU Whistleblowing Policy Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 Whistleblowing: Public Interest Disclosure The purpose of this Policy is to provide guidance to University Officers, employees, students, other members of the University, and any other associated person acting on the University’s behalf wishing to raise reasonable concerns they may have about irregularities in the running of the University or of the activities of colleagues within the University. This policy is not intended to replace the University’s existing policies and procedures in relation to fraud, bribery, grievances, disciplinary matters or student complaints. This policy should be used in conjunction with the Whistleblowing Procedures and Guidance (Appendices). The policy can be found in full at:
MOP Manual of Operational Procedures for Research Degrees MOP RD - 100 Research Degrees Office Tel: 01908 654882 Email: research-degrees-office@open.ac.uk Last Update: December 2017 Summary: Whistleblowing (Public Interest Disclosure) Related MOPS: MOP 32 Procedure for dealing with allegations of academic malpractice or misconduct MOP 97 Student Complaints MOP 98 Code of Practice for Student Discipline MOP 99 Bullying and harassment MOP 107 Anti-Bribery and Corruption MOP 108 Ethics Useful links: The OU Whistleblowing Policy Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 Whistleblowing: Public Interest Disclosure The purpose of this Policy is to provide guidance to University Officers, employees, students, other members of the University, and any other associated person acting on the University’s behalf wishing to raise reasonable concerns they may have about irregularities in the running of the University or of the activities of colleagues within the University. This policy is not intended to replace the University’s existing policies and procedures in relation to fraud, bribery, grievances, disciplinary matters or student complaints. This policy should be used in conjunction with the Whistleblowing Procedures and Guidance (Appendices). The policy can be found in full at: