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Council and Major Notices 7 Committees 2 Magdalen College: revised statutes Council of the University: Dates of Full Term 2010–16 Committee on Animal Care and Ethical review: annual report 2009 Council of the University: Declaration of approval of nomination Examinations and Boards 8 Council of the University: Changes in Regulations Changes to Regulations

Council of the University: Register of Elections 15 Congregation Audit and Scrutiny Committee Congregation 4 Notifcations of Vacancies 16 Congregation 1 June: Corrections to be made under the slip rule university Vacancy: Pro-Vice- Chancellor (Education) Congregation 27 september: degree by Resolution

Congregation 5 october: 1 oration by the Vice-Chancellor; 2 admission of Pro-Vice-Chancellors; 3 Admission of Clerks of the Market

Congregation 12 october: 1 Voting on legislative Proposal: establishment of degree of Master of Computer science and Philosophy; 2 Voting on legislative Proposal: statute V concerning Greyfriars; 3 Voting on resolution authorising use of space in the radcliffe observatory Quarter

Congregation 25 November: Election

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Council of the University MICHAELMAS TERM 2015 HILARY TERM 2011

sunday, 11 october saturday, 5 december Tuesday, 4 January Thursday, 21 april 1 Dates of Full Term 2010–16 HILARY TERM 2016 TRINITY TERM 2011 The dates for reckoning Full Term 2011–12 have been fxed, and the dates for reckoning sunday, 17 January saturday, 12 March Tuesday, 26 april Friday, 17 June Full Term 2015–16 have been fxed TRINITY TERM 2016 Second Year provisionally. The dates and provisional MICHAELMAS TERM 2010 dates for Full Term 2010–16 are set out sunday, 24 april saturday, 18 June below: Monday, 12 July Wednesday, 24 december

MICHAELMAS TERM 2010 2 Dates of Extended Terms 2010–11 HILARY TERM 2011

sunday, 10 october saturday, 4 december The dates of extended terms for 2010–11 Tuesday, 4 January Thursday, 21 april for Part II candidates in Chemistry, and in HILARY TERM 2011 TRINITY TERM 2011 Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, for Sunday, 16 January Saturday, 12 March the Clinical course for the Second BM, the Tuesday, 26 april Friday, 17 June Postgraduate Certifcate in Education, and TRINITY TERM 2011 Third Year for MBA candidates are set out below: MICHAELMAS TERM 2010 Sunday, 1 May Saturday, 25 June Honour School of Chemistry: Part II candidates (a) Monday, 28 June Friday, 3 September MICHAELMAS TERM 2011 in Chemistry1 Monday, 27 september Friday, 17 december MICHAELMAS TERM 2010 sunday, 9 october saturday, 3 december OR Thursday, 23 September Tuesday, 21 December HILARY TERM 2012 (b) Monday, 28 June Friday, 17 september HILARY TERM 2011 Sunday, 15 January Saturday, 10 March Monday, 11 october Friday, 17 december Tuesday, 4 January Wednesday, 20 april TRINITY TERM 2012 HILARY TERM 2011 TRINITY TERM 2011 Sunday, 22 April Saturday, 16 June Tuesday, 4 January Thursday, 21 april Monday, 2 May Saturday, 16 July Provisional dates TRINITY TERM 2011 MICHAELMAS TERM 2012 MICHAELMAS TERM 2011 Tuesday, 26 April Friday, 1 July sunday, 7 october saturday, 1 december Thursday, 22 September Tuesday, 20 December Postgraduate Certifcate in Education HILARY TERM 2013 HILARY TERM 2012 MICHAELMAS TERM 2010

sunday, 13 January saturday, 9 March Tuesday, 3 January Wednesday, 4 april Monday, 13 September Friday, 10 December

TRINITY TERM 2013 TRINITY TERM 2012 HILARY TERM 2011

Sunday, 21 April Saturday, 15 June Monday, 16 april saturday, 7 July Thursday, 6 January Friday, 8 April 1 Thirty eight (38) weeks to be worked within the dates stated MICHAELMAS TERM 2013 TRINITY TERM 2011 above. sunday, 13 october saturday, 7 december Tuesday, 26 April Friday, 1 July Part II candidates in Molecular and Cellular HILARY TERM 2014 MBA candidates Biochemistry MICHAELMAS TERM 2010 sunday, 19 January saturday, 15 March MICHAELMAS TERM 2010 Wednesday, 29 september Friday, 17 december TRINITY TERM 2014 Friday, 17 september saturday, 11 december HILARY TERM 2011 sunday, 27 april saturday, 21 June MICHAELMAS TERM 2011 Monday, 10 January Friday, 25 March MICHAELMAS TERM 2014 Friday, 16 September Saturday, 10 December TRINITY TERM 2011 sunday, 12 october saturday, 6 december Clinical course for the Second BM First year Monday, 25 April Friday, 8 July HILARY TERM 2015 MICHAELMAS TERM 2010 LONG VACATION TERM 2011 sunday, 18 January saturday, 14 March Monday, 6 september Friday, 24 december Monday, 5 September Friday, 16 September TRINITY TERM 2015 Provisional dates for 2011–12 not yet Sunday, 26 April Saturday, 20 June available. University of Oxford Gazette • 23 september 2010 3

Rahman, N.M., University College 3 Dates of Encaenia Council of the University Reynolds, C.E., Somerville 2011 Wednesday, 29 June Saeed, N.R., Faculty of Clinical Medicine Register of Congregation Snape, M.D., Faculty of Clinical Medicine Provisional Dates Mr Vice-Chancellor reports that the Szele, J.A., oxford university society 2012 Wednesday, 20 June following names have been added to the Szentpeteri, M., St Anne’s Register of Congregation: Takenaka, K.A.A., Balliol 2013 Wednesday, 19 June Vargas-Silva, C., Centre on Migration, Arden, N.K., lady Margaret hall 2014 Wednesday, 25 June Policy and society (CoMPas) Bagi, Z., Department of Pharmacology Vasseur, A.F., lincoln 2015 Wednesday, 24 June Barlow, S.T., Business Services and Walton, M.E., lady Margaret hall Projects 2016 Wednesday, 22 June Wasihun, B., lincoln Beeley, P.A., linacre Williams, N.J., Counselling Service Bjola, C.O., St Cross Butt, S.J.B., Keble Council of the University Carson, S.J., Equality and Diversity Unit Divisional and Faculty Boards Craven, A.J., Department of Primary Health Declaration of approval of nomination For changes in regulations for examinations Care of external member of Council see ‘Examinations and Boards’ below. Dinas, E., Nuffield No request for a ballot having been received, Fabre, C.M.Y., lincoln the proposal to appoint Ms Jayne Almond Fenske, J.E., St Antony’s as a member of Council for four years from Ferry, H., St Anne’s Michaelmas Term 2011 was deemed to have Floyd, C.L., university development office been approved on 19 august. Fung, C.F., Jesus Golestaian, R., St Cross Good, I.L., research laboratory for Council of the University Archaeology and the History of Art Gordon, E.J., Nuffield department of Changes in Regulations Clinical laboratory sciences Halliday, A.W., Nuffield department of Council has made the following changes Surgical Sciences in regulations, to come into efect on 8 Heirani Moghaddam, H., Wadham October. Henson, A.J., Department of Physiology, Explanatory Note anatomy and Genetics Hillier, J.M., Kellogg The following change provides a defnition Hobday, N., Mathematical, Physical and of scrutiny in the regulations concerning the life sciences division Audit and Scrutiny Committee, to clarify the Holländer, G.A.P., Jesus scope of this aspect of the committee’s work. Jubb, A.M., Faculty of Clinical Medicine Text of Regulations Kerr, M., Gray Institute for radiation oncology and Biology 1 In Council Regulations 15 of 2002 Kiltie, A.E., Balliol concerning the Audit and Scrutiny Kramer, H.B.R., linacre Committee (Supplement (2) to Gazette No. Lambe, T.E.M.B., Jenner Institute 4628, 26 June 2002, amended on 8 May Letellier, N.R.J., Business Services and 2003, 1 June 2006, 21 January 2010 and 18 Projects March 2010, Gazette, Vol. 133, p. 1212; Vol. Lukasiewicz, T., Faculty of Computer 136, pp. 1152–3; Vol. 140, pp. 444, 746), delete Science existing regulation 3.11 (2) and substitute Maguire, M., Wadham (new text underlined): McMenamin, M.M., Green Templeton ‘(2) pursuant to regulation 3.12, call for any Moghaddam, A., Magdalen investigation that it considers necessary Morgan, C.N., Finance Division and to call any individual or call for any Mortensen, J.A., Christ Church document or documents relevant to Neundorf, A., Nuffield any such investigation that it considers Omri, M.-S., Faculty of oriental studies necessary;’. Pandian, P., Business Services and Projects Papantonis, A., lincoln 2 Ibid., insert new regulation 3.12 as follows Pardos, S., Nuffield and renumber existing 3.12–3.134: Pattenden, M., St Hugh’s ‘3.12. scrutiny is the process of structured Piotrowicz, W.D., Faculty of Management inquiry or investigation using the Plummer-Powell, B.S., University committee’s formal resources into failures, development office alleged failures, or risks of failure, of Prayag, T., university offices operations and of process in the University Prochaska, A.M.S., Somerville at large, as determined by the committee.’ Przepiorka, W., Nuffield 4 University of Oxford Gazette • 23 september 2010

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in neuroscience with a special interest in Congregation 1 June mental illnesses and shall lecture and give instruction in this subject. In the event CORRECTIONS TO bE MADE uNDER THE there is sufficient income, this shall be SLIp RuLE applied to an annual Michael davys lecture

in Neuroscience on a topic of relevance to regulation 1.17 of Congregation regulations mental illness. 2 of 2002 (Regulations of Congregation for the Conduct of Business in Congregation) 71.5. The professor shall be elected by an gives the Vice-Chancellor the power, after electoral board consisting of: consultation with the Registrar and the Proctors, to correct any clerical error, slip or (1) the Vice-Chancellor, or, if the head of the omission in the text of a legislative proposal college specifed in paragraph (2) below which has been made. is Vice-Chancellor, a person appointed by Council on the occurrence of a vacancy to act after consultation, the Vice-Chancellor has as an elector on this occasion; agreed to the amendment of the legislative proposal concerning the Michael Davys (2) the head of the college to which the Professor of Neuroscience (Gazette, Vol. professorship shall be for the time being 140, approved by Congregation on 1 June, allocated by Council under any regulation Congregation 5 October 12 noon p. 1123, text of proposal on pp. 946–7, 6 May in that behalf, or, if the head is unable or 2010), to delete references to regulations unwilling to act, a person appointed by 1 Oration by the Vice-Chancellor that should have been removed. This the governing body of the college on the occurrence of a vacancy to act as an elector amendment shall be efective from the date Mr Vice-Chancellor will address the house. of approval by her Majesty in Council. on that occasion; 2 Admission of Pro-Vice-Chancellors In the Schedule to the Statutes (Supplement (3) a person appointed by the governing The following persons will be nominated (1) to Gazette No. 4633, 9 october 2002, pp. body of the college specifed in paragraph (2) by the Vice-Chancellor to be his deputies 133–59), after Part 70, insert the following above; for the year 2010–11 and will be admitted to new Part 71 (new text underlined, deleted (4), (5) two persons appointed by Council; office: text scored through): (6)–(9) four persons appointed by the Medical Professor E.G. McKendrick, llB Edin, ‘Part 71: Michael Davys Professor of sciences Board. BCl Ma oxf, Fellow of lady Margaret hall Neuroscience 6. The professor shall be subject to the Professor A. Monaco, AB Princeton, MD 71.1. The benefaction of £1,997,000 from the General Provisions of the regulations PhD Harvard, Fellow of Merton davys Family Trust for Neuroscience Fund, concerning the duties of professors and Professor J.N.P. Rawlins, Ma dPhil oxf, together with any further donations for to those Particular Provisions of the same Fellow of Wolfson this purpose, shall be used to establish and regulations which are applicable to this chair. Professor I.A. Walmsley, Bsc lond, Phd maintain the Michael Davys Professorship Rochester, Fellow of St Hugh’s of Neuroscience. 7. regulations 1–2 shall be deemed as Trust Professor R.W. Ainsworth, Ma dPhil oxf, Regulations under the provisions of Part D of Master of St Catherine’s 71.2. The university shall retain all of the statute XVI. F. Cairncross, CBE, Ma Brown, Ma oxf, benefaction as permanent endowment Rector of Exeter and shall apply the net income towards the 71.68. regulationssections 71.3–71.56 may be A. Dilnot, CBE, Ma oxf, Principal of st salary and expenses of the holder of the amended by Council.’ Hugh’s professorship, and associated overheads. If The Very Revd C.A. Lewis, Ma dPhil oxf, the salary of the professor is wholly or partly Congregation 27 September PhD Camb, Dean of Christ Church covered from other sources, there shall be Sir Michael Scholar, KCB, MA PhD Camb, discretion to apply the net income directly DEGREE bY RESOLuTION Ma dPhil oxf, President of st John’s to support the professor’s research. R.G. Smethurst, Ma oxf, Provost of 71.3. The administration of the benefaction, Worcester and the application of its income, shall be This content has been removed Dr D.M. Walford, CBE, Bsc MB ChB Md liv, the responsibility of the Medical Sciences as it contains personal Msc lond, Ma oxf, Principal of Mansfield Board. information protected under the The Revd R. Waller, Bd Phd lond, MTh Nott, Ma oxf, Principal of harris Manchester 71.4. The Michael davys Professor of Data Protection Act. Neuroscience shall undertake research University of Oxford Gazette • 23 september 2010 5

3 Admission of Clerks of the Market Congregation on 5 March 2002, Supplement ‘(20) Doctor of Engineering (1) to Gazette No. 4612, 13 February 2002, J. Hackney, BCl Ma oxf, Emeritus Fellow Domine or Magister (or Domini or Magistri), p. 771, as amended on 11 February 2003, 11 of st Edmund hall and Wadham, nominated ego admitto te (or vos) ad gradum Doctoris March 2003, 2 November 2004, 11 october by the Chancellor, and R.C.S. Walker, BA in Ingeniaria.’ 2005 and 13 June 2006, Vol. 133, p. 781, 13 McGill, Ma dPhil oxf, Fellow of Magdalen, February 2003, p. 948, 13 March 2003; Vol. Regulations to be made by Council if the nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, will be 135, p. 297, 4 November 2004; Vol. 136, p. Statute is approved admitted to office as Clerks of the Market for 184, 13 october 1005, p. 1241, 15 June 2006) the year 2010–11. 1 In regulation 2.1 of Council regulations 22 delete existing paragraph (21) and substitute of 2002 concerning academic precedence (new text underlined, deleted text scored ¶ The oration by the Vice-Chancellor and and standing (Supplement (2) to Gazette through): the admission of the Pro-Vice-Chancellors No. 4628, 26 June 2002, as amended on 14 and Clerks of the Market will take place in ‘(21) Master of Biochemistry, Chemistry, June 2005 and 11 october 2005, Vol. 135, Convocation house. Computer Science, Earth Sciences, p. 1174, 16 June 2005; Vol. 139, p. 1004, 30 Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, april 2009), after ‘Master of arts, or Master Mathematics and Computer Science, of Biochemistry or Chemistry or Computer Congregation 12 October 2 p.m. Mathematics and Philosophy, Physics and Science’ insert ‘or Computer Science and Philosophy, and Computer Science and Philosophy’. ¶ Members of Congregation are reminded Philosophy that any two members may, not later than 2 Ibid., after ‘Bachelor of arts, or Master of noon on Monday, 4 October, give notice Insignissime, etc., praesento vobis hos Biochemistry or Chemistry or Computer in writing to the Registrar that they intend to meos scholares in facultate Artium, Science’ insert ‘or Computer Science and oppose the legislative proposals at 1 and 2, or ut admittantur ad gradum Magistri Philosophy’. the space resolution at 3, below (see the note in Biochimia, vel Chimia, vel Scientia 2 Voting on Legislative Proposal: Statute on the conduct of business in Congregation Computatoria, vel Scientiis Terrenis, vel V concerning Greyfriars below). If no such notice has been given, and Ingeniaria, vel Mathematicisa, vel Physica, Explanatory Note unless Council has declared otherwise, the vel Mathematica et Scientia Computatoria, legislative proposals and resolution shall be vel Mathematica et Philosophia, vel Physica The following legislative Proposal, carried, and the meeting may be cancelled. et Philosophia, vel Scientia Computatoria et submitted by Council under Part 2 of Philosophia prout in schedula a Registrario Congregation Regulations 2 of 2002 1 Voting on Legislative Proposal: scriptum est.’ (Supplement (1) to Gazette No. 4633, 9 establishment of degree of Master of october 2002, Vol. 133, p. 161, as amended Computer Science and Philosophy 3 Ibid., in regulation 4.2 insert new on 12 october 2004, 7 March 2006 and 14 Explanatory Note paragraph (25) below: october 2008 (Gazette, Vol. 135, p. 214; Vol. The following legislative Proposal ‘(25) Doctor of Engineering 137, p. 669; Vol. 139, pp. 4–8), removes a establishes the new degree of Master reference to Greyfriars in a list of Permanent Insignissime, etc., praesento vobis hunc of Computer science and Philosophy. Private halls licensed by the university. meum scholarem in Ingeniaria (or hunc This degree is on the model of existing Baccalaureum or Magistrum) ut admittatur WHEREAS it is expedient to remove a four-year courses that lead to master’s ad gradum doctoris in Ingeniaria.’ reference to Greyfriars in Statute V, THE awards, such as the Master of Computer UNIVERSITY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS. Science (MCompSci), and the Master of 4 Ibid., in regulation 4.3 delete paragraph Mathematics and Philosophy (MMathPhil). (16) and substitute: In section 11 of statute V, concerning the A consequential change is also being Permanent Private Halls licensed by the ‘(16) Master of Biochemistry, Chemistry, made to the Congregation Regulations University (Supplement (1) to Gazette Computer Science, Earth Sciences, concerning the conduct of ceremonies and No. 4633, 9 october 2002, as amended Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, the opportunity is being taken to add to on 17 July 2003, Vol. 133, p. 1536), delete Mathematics and Computer Science, these regulations forms of presentation and ‘Greyfriars’. Mathematics and Philosophy, Physics and admission for other degrees. Philosophy, and Computer Science and Regulations to be made by Council if the WHEREAS it is expedient to establish the Philosophy Statute is approved degree of Master of Computer Science and Domini, ego admitto vos ad gradum Magistri In regulation 4 (1) of Council regulations 12 Philosophy, THE UNIVERSITY ENACTS AS in Biochimia, vel Chimia, vel Scientia of 2002, concerning the establishment and FOLLOWS. Computatoria, vel Scientiis Terrenis, vel maintenance of Permanent Private Halls 1 In section 1 of Statute X (Supplement (1) to Ingeniaria, vel Mathematicisa, vel Physica, (Supplement (2) to Gazette No. 4628, 26 Gazette No. 4633, 9 october 2002, Vol. 133, vel Mathematica et Scientia Computatoria, June 2002, as amended on 17 July 2003, Vol. p. 110, amended with effect from 14 June vel Mathematica et Philosophia, vel Physica 133, p. 1536), delete ‘Greyfriars 30’. 2005, 11 october 2005 and 2 June 2009, Vol. et Philosophia, vel Scientia Computatoria et 135, p. 1174, 16 June 2005; Vol.136, p.184, 13 Philosophia prout in schedula a Registrario october 2005; Vol. 139, p. 1164), after ‘Master scriptum est; insuper auctoritate mea et of Computer Science’, insert ‘Master of totius Universitatis, do vobis potestatem Computer science and Philosophy’. legendi, et reliqua omnia faciendi quae ad eundem gradum spectant.’ 2 In regulation 4.2 of Congregation Regulations 3 of 2002 concerning the 5 Ibid., in regulation 4.3 insert new conduct of ceremonies in Congregation, paragraph (20) below and renumber existing and certain other ceremonies (made by paragraph (20) as (21): 6 University of Oxford Gazette • 23 september 2010

opportunity, security and social 3 Voting on resolution authorising use Note on procedures in Congregation harmony; of space in the Radclife Observatory ¶ Business in Congregation is conducted in Quarter (b) forge partnerships and collaboration accordance with Congregation Regulations Explanatory Note between the world’s best thinkers and 2 of 2002 (Supplement (1) to Gazette No. practitioners; Principles and process for space 4633, 9 october 2002, Vol. 133, p. 160, as allocations in the Radclife Observatory (c) inject cutting-edge academic research amended on 12 october 2004, Gazette, Vol. Quarter into policy-making; 135, p. 214; www.admin.ox.ac.uk/statutes/ regulations/529-122.shtml). a printout The radcliffe observatory Quarter (roQ) (d) create a global network of public of these regulations, or of any statute or was acquired by the University in 2003 policy-makers who can continue to learn other regulations, is available from the with the intention of developing an from one another for the future. Council secretariat on request. a member of integrated campus, capable of phased Congregation seeking advice on questions development, which ofers expansion space The School has been the prime capital relating to its procedures, other than for the collegiate University over the next project for the Social Sciences Division elections, should contact Miss s. Cowburn twenty years. The overall principles for the for some time and the conclusion of at the university offices, Wellington development of the site are set out in the negotiations with the donor now enables square (telephone: (2)70193; email: sarah. roQ Masterplan developed over a three- this project to become a reality. It is the first [email protected]); questions year period and endorsed by Council in major capital development project since the relating to elections should be directed to december 2008. building of the Centre for Advanced Study in the social sciences in 2004 (the Manor road (registrar) Elections office (email: elections. In the case of the roQ development, all building) that now houses the departments [email protected]). space allocations are considered in the of Economics, Sociology and Politics and first instance by the roQ Project Board, International Relations as well as two a committee established in 2005 by research centres of the Faculty of law. the Planning and Resources Allocation Committee (PRAC) to provide further The location of the school on the roQ oversight for the project. Its members are site provides an important opportunity to the Proctors and assessor, the Pro-Vice- produce a high-quality landmark building Chancellors for Planning and Resources, ft for the purpose of establishing the Education, and Research, the Heads of school as the first of its kind outside North Division (except Medical Sciences), the america. It is a founding aim for the school Chief Executive of oxford university Press, to have a strong and well-grounded multi- Bodley’s librarian, the Chair of the Buildings disciplinary approach spanning all divisions and Estates Subcommittee (BESC), and of the university. The school’s presence on the heads of Estates, Development and the roQ site will bring it into close proximity Planning. allocations recommended by with the Humanities Division, which will be the roQ Project Board are then considered centring its activities on the site, enabling through the normal space approvals the development of strong links with the process: consideration by BESC, which may division through the school. authorise an allocation of up to 300 sq.m. The new building will house the School’s Any allocation above that size is referred academic and support staf, provide onwards to PRAC and, if the proposed site purpose-built facilities for academic and exceeds 1000 sq.m. or a building is over 600 practitioner visitors, provide teaching sq.m., PraC asks Council to recommend it accommodation for a new graduate cohort to Congregation. to be established (120 students at maturity), The Blavatnik School of Government as well as space and facilities for individual research centres coming under the School’s The establishment of the Blavatnik School remit and for the provision of outreach/ of Government promises to be an important third-leg activities associated with the milestone in the university’s centuries- school’s academic aims. long tradition of varied contribution to Text of resolution authorising the use government and public policy around the of space in the Radclife Observatory world. a major philanthropic donation Quarter provides an opportunity to bring together the knowledge borne of this rich tradition, That approximately 6,300 sq.m. in the and new and exciting strands of thinking. radcliffe observatory Quarter be allocated The emerging vision for the School is as the site of the new Blavatnik School of one characterised by the following key Government. objectives. The Blavatnik school of Government will: Congregation 25 November (a) train future leaders through a pioneering multi-disciplinary approach ELECTION: AuDIT AND SCRuTINY which prepares them to innovate, to COMMITTEE think globally, and to deliver public goods that aim to ensure growth, details are in ‘Elections’ section below. University of Oxford Gazette • 23 september 2010 7

Notices

of reduction, refnement, and replacement is given to the balance of costs and benefts General Notices strategies (the 3rs). It reviews applications, and the extent to which the principles of amendments, and current licences, relevant the 3rs have been applied to proposals. The Magdalen College: revised statutes management and training issues, care and process itself is kept under review and aims The Committee on Statutes before the Privy accommodation standards, and promotes to be as fexible as possible in order to ensure Council, acting under authority delegated the uptake of the 3Rs through the provision optimum effectiveness. The Committee on to it by Council, is minded to give consent of information, training, and a forum for Animal Care and Ethical Review has set up on behalf of the University to the revised discussion. a sub-committee to develop proposals for Statutes of Magdalen College, approved improving the effectiveness and efficiency The Animals (Scientifc Procedures) Act by the Governing Body at meetings on of the process, in the light of the new project requires that research with animals is 11 March 2009, 29 april 2009, 17 June licence form introduced by the home office properly justifed, that any alternatives 2009 and 16 June 2010, in so far as such in November 2009, as part of its Better are fully considered, and that any animal consent is required by section 7 (2) of the regulation initiative. suffering is minimised. The university’s universities of oxford and Cambridge act, policy on the use of animals in scientifc The process requires that, in addition 1923. The consent of the committee to the research requires that all those involved to the statutory training required for amendments to the Statutes will be efective in animal-based research are pro-active in new applicants, those already granted 11 days after publication of this notice pursuing the 3Rs and engage fully in the licences undertake training where unless written notice of a resolution, signed ethical review process. It also commits necessary. refresher courses have been by at least 20 members of Congregation, the University to providing standards of developed by Veterinary services to calling upon Council to withhold that accommodation and care that exceed, ensure that researchers are kept informed consent, has been given to the Registrar by wherever possible, the minimum standards of new developments, improvements in noon on Tuesday, 5 october. The effects required by legislation. techniques, and emerging best practice. The of the amendments are to update the department’s statutory courses have been existing statutes of the college to ensure The Director of Biomedical Services has reaccredited for a further fve years, and compatibility with recent changes in the continued to work with animal care staf and have also achieved accreditation from the law relating to Charities, including to make researchers to ensure that animal facilities Federation of European laboratory animal amended provision for the objects of the are managed and maintained as efficiently Science Associations, the frst UK courses college, and to bring the existing statutes and to as high a standard as possible. The to. do so more fully in accord with present operative Biomedical Sciences Building, which was practice and accounting rules. completed in 2008–9, has helped to raise at the university of oxford, animals are Committee on Animal Care and Ethical standards of animal welfare by providing only used where there is no satisfactory Review: Annual Report 2009 better facilities for animals previously alternative available, and where the accommodated in older facilities scattered Secretary of State has licensed the work ref. No. aPa/1/5 throughout the university’s science area. after weighing its potential benefts against the adverse efects on the animals The University’s local ethical review The university’s Veterinary surgeons are concerned. The university is a centre process, set up under the Animals involved in the local ethical review process of expertise in a number of non-animal (Scientifc Procedures) Act, is required to at all stages and are in regular contact with methods such as computer modelling, report annually to Council and, through the Director of Biomedical Services, animal tissue culture, cell and molecular biology, it, to Congregation. The process became care staf, and researchers themselves, and research with human subjects; operational on 1 april 1999, and reports as ensuring that all aspects of animal health but animal experimentation remains follows on its eleventh year of operation. and welfare are properly considered and necessary in certain circumstances—these any viable alternatives explored. a website The University is committed to the include the prevention and treatment of and email list allow for opportunities to principles of local ethical review. The human diseases (including cancer, hIV, share resources and therefore to reduce process, agreed by Council on the advice tuberculosis, Parkinson’s, diabetes, and the number of animals used. Technical and of the then Committee on Animal Care, heart failure); the study of host-parasite veterinary staf meet regularly to discuss has received the necessary home office interactions (for example in malaria); training needs, opportunities for welfare endorsement. It is designed to provide where it is necessary to understand the enhancement, and to share experience. ethical advice with respect to project interaction between systems (including the licence applications; to provide support The ethical review process has reviewed efects which chemical or neural changes and advice on animal welfare and ethical project licence applications, amendments, may have on the circulation, respiration, or issues; to promote the use of ethical and ongoing work under licence, in addition other functions); or where it is necessary analysis to increase awareness of animal to considering a range of more general to study behaviour or complex brain welfare issues; and to develop initiatives issues. In each case, careful consideration functions, for example, transplantation and leading to the widest possible application musculoskeletal research. The involvement 8 University of Oxford Gazette • 23 september 2010

Examinations and Boards

of a broad range of individuals in the ethical director. The dissertation must be delivered Examinations and Boards: Changes to review process, including lay members and not later than noon on the last Monday in Regulations animal care staf, ensures that it remains September of the second year of the course proactive in pursuing the adoption of best to the Chairman of Examiners for the Degree practice, promoting a culture of care and of MSt in the History of Design, c/o Clerk of 1. CONTINUING EDUCATION BOARD encouraging education and training to the schools, high street, oxford. enhance staf skills and raise awareness of Proposal to introduce a Master of Studies in 3. Each candidate must attend a viva voce ethical issues. the History of Design: communication from examination when required to do so by the the Continuing Education Board examiners. To take efect 1 October 2011 4. The examiners may award a distinction 1 In Examination Regulations, 2009, p. 598 for excellence in the whole examination. after line 9 insert 5. a candidate who fails a core topic or ‘History of Design Continuing Education’ advanced paper, or whose dissertation fails to satisfy the examiners, may be 2 In Examination Regulations, 2009, p. 628 permitted to retake the paper, or resubmit after line 19 insert: the dissertation, on one further occasion ‘History of Design only, not later than one year after the initial 1. Candidates must follow a course of attempt. instruction in the history of design. The Schedule course will be taken on a part–time basis over a period of not fewer than two years Advanced Papers are available in the and not more than three years within a following areas: maximum period of five years. • Decoration in Modern France • The Arts and Crafts Tradition in Modern 2. The examination will consist of the Britain following parts: • Design in the Machine Age A Mandatory Course Papers • Design, Body, Environment • Nationhood, Empire and Conflict Every candidate must submit a written • academic Writing and Contemporary assignment for each of the three mandatory Practice* course papers taught in Year 1: • Medieval Period or Early Modern Paper I. Techniques and Materials (object Case option (shared with the proposed Mst Study: 2,500 words) Architectural History) • Papers available to be shared with the II. historical Methods (Methodology and existing Msc English local history: Critical Sources Review: 3,000 words) a.7 The social history of English III. research Project (Extended Essay: 5,000 architecture, 1870–1940 words) a.8 The English suburb, 1800–1939 B Advanced Papers a.4 English architecture 1500–1640 Every candidate must follow two Advanced Papers courses from the options listed in * This Advanced Paper will be assessed the Schedule below, and submit one written by means of two written assignments: assignment of no more than 5,000 words in a Documentation Project and a Critical length for each paper. Candidates will select sources review; each 1,500 words in length two Advanced Papers in Year 2 of the MSt Not all advanced papers will be available from a list of available options. in any one year and the defnitive list of C Dissertation advanced papers available in any one year will be circulated to candidates and their Every candidate must produce a dissertation supervisors during the second week of of not more than 15,000 words, including Michaelmas Term appendices but excluding bibliography and endnotes, on a topic approved by the Course University of Oxford Gazette • 23 september 2010 9

A Postgraduate Diploma will be available appointed in consultation with the Director 2 Ibid., l. 11, after ‘regulation 5’, delete only to those registered as MSt students but of Graduate studies. ‘below;’’, and substitute ‘below. The who for whatever reason are not continuing word limit excludes the bibliography, (iv) The interviewer(s) shall report to the to complete the full Mst. To be awarded appendices consisting of a catalogue of English Graduate studies Committee in the Postgraduate Diploma in the History data, any extensive text which is specifcally writing whether the candidate’s subject of Design students must successfully the object of a commentary or linguistic is satisfactory and whether he or she is complete the Core papers in 2a(I–III) and the analysis, and any translation of that text, but competent to tackle it. If confirmation is advanced Papers in 2b.’ includes quotations and footnotes;’. not recommended the interviewer may 1) 2. HUMANITIES BOARD recommend reapplication after a further (e) Special Regulations of Divisional and (a) Special Regulations for Doctor of period of study or 2) recommend transfer to Faculty Boards concerning the Status of Philosophy in English M.litt. status. Probationer Research Student — MLitt in General Linguistics and Comparative Subject to the approval of the Humanities (v) Any candidate whose frst application for Philology Divisional Board and Education Committee, confrmation is refused may reapply on one the following changes in special regulations (only) further occasion, normally within two With immediate efect are proposed: terms of the first. The material required will In Examination Regulations, 2009, p. 848, be the same as (ii) above.’. With efect from 1 October 2010 ll. 20–23, after ‘50,000’, delete ‘words, (b) Master of Philosophy in Oriental exclusive of bibliographical references… 1 In Examination Regulations, 2009, p. 851, Studies (iv) Modern Middle Eastern to exceed this limit.’ and substitute ‘words. after l. 12, insert: ‘For students admitted Studies The word limit excludes the bibliography, to the D.Phil. in English before 1 October appendices consisting of a catalogue of 2010:’. Subject to approval on behalf of the data, any extensive text which is specifcally divisional board, which is now sought, and 2 Ibid., after l. 47, insert: ‘For students the object of a commentary or linguistic by Education Committee, the following admitted to the D.Phil. in English from 1 analysis, and any translation of that text, but changes in special regulations have been October 2010: includes quotations and footnotes.’. made: (i) Application for confrmation of (f) Special Regulations of Divisional and With efect from 1 October 2011 (for frst d.Phil. status, with endorsements by the Faculty Boards concerning the Status of examination in 2012) candidate’s society and supervisor, shall Probationer Research Student — DPhil normally be presented to the English In Examination Regulations, 2009, p. 559, in General Linguistics and Comparative Faculty’s Graduate office not later than after l. 45, insert new line: ‘(14) history and Philology Monday of third week in the eighth term anthropology in the sahara.’ With immediate efect after admission to the d. Phil. programme. (c) Master of Studies in General Linguistics In exceptional cases the Graduate studies In Examination Regulations, 2009, p. and Comparative Philology Committee may permit the candidate to 848, ll. 24–26, delete ‘words, exclusive postpone submission by up to one term: Subject to approval on behalf of the of bibliographical references… to exceed candidates seeking such postponement divisional board, which is now sought, and this limit.’ and substitute ‘words. The should apply to the Committee through by Education Committee, the following word limit excludes the bibliography, the director of Graduate studies well in changes in special regulations have been appendices consisting of a catalogue of advance. made: data, any extensive text which is specifcally the object of a commentary or linguistic (ii) Application for confrmation of With immediate efect analysis, and any translation of that text, but d.Phil. status shall be accompanied by: 1 In Examination Regulations, 2009, p. 618, includes quotations and footnotes.’. (1) a full outline of chapters (c.100 words ll. 7–8, delete ‘(excluding references and per chapters), summarising the scope (g) Preliminary Examination in Theology appendices)’. of individual chapters and their state of Subject to approval on behalf of the completion, including a timetable for 2 Ibid., l. 8, after ‘M.st.’, insert ‘The word divisional board, which is now sought, and completion of the work which remains to limit excludes the bibliography, appendices by Education Committee, the following be done before submission of the thesis; (2) consisting of a catalogue of data, any changes in regulations have been made: a draft abstract of the thesis as a whole, of extensive text which is specifcally the approximately 1,000 words; (3) a sample object of a commentary or linguistic With efect from 1 October 2010 (for frst chapter, of between 6,000 and 10,000 analysis, and any translation of that text, but examination in 2011) words; (4) a confidential report from the includes quotations and footnotes.’. 1 In Examination Regulations, 2009, p. 155, supervisor which should be sent direct (d) Master of Philosophy in General after l. 15, insert: ‘(11) sanskrit’. to the English Faculty’s Graduate office. Linguistics and Comparative Philology The English Graduate office will send the 2 Ibid., l. 17, delete ‘and’. written work and the confdential report as Subject to approval on behalf of the 3 Ibid., after ‘(10)’, insert ‘and (11)’. well as any previous reports on transfer to divisional board, which is now sought, and the interviewer appointed by the English by Education Committee, the following 3. MATHEMATICAL, PHYSICAL AND Graduate studies Committee on behalf of changes in regulations have been made: LIFE SCIENCES BOARD the English Faculty Board. With immediate efect Master of Science by Coursework — (iii) The interviewer shall examine the Mathematical and Computational Finance 1 In Examination Regulations, 2009, p. 515, candidate orally. If the interviewer considers delete l. 10. With efect from 1 October 2010 (for frst it necessary, a second assessor may be examination in 2011) 10 University of Oxford Gazette • 23 september 2010

In Examination Regulations, 2009, p. 737 as examination but has passed in one subject, in which the examination is being held, their amended by the University Gazette no. 4890 and shall indicate in which subject the reports of practical exercises completed Vol 139 dated 30 July 2009, page 1405 col. 2 candidate has passed. during their course of study. For a report on reg. 1, delete: a practical exercise to be considered by the B moderators, it must have been marked by ‘(iii) one course in Financial Computing 1. Each candidate shall offer six papers as a demonstrator and must be accompanied which will be assessed by practical follows: by a statement that it is the candidate’s own examination arranged within the work except where otherwise indicated. department. The practical examination will CS1 Functional Programming, and Design normally be held in, or shortly after, Trinity and analysis of algorithms; (c) The moderators shall take the evidence Term. The details will be specified by the (a) and the reports (b) into account in CS2 Imperative Programming; Examiners.’ assessing a candidate’s performance. CS3(CS and P) discrete Mathematics; Candidates whose overall performance on and replace with: practical work is not satisfactory may be M1(CS and P) applied Mathematics; ‘(iii) Two courses in Financial Computing deemed to have failed the examination.’ which will be assessed by two practical P1 Introduction to Philosophy; (b) Preliminary Examination in Computer examinations arranged within the P2 Elements of deductive logic. Science and Philosophy department. one practical examination will normally be held in, or shortly after, Papers CS1, CS2, P1 and P2 will be of three With efect from 1 October 2012 (for frst hilary Term; one practical examination will hours’ duration; paper CS3(MS and P) will be examination in 2013) normally be held in, or shortly after Trinity of two hours’ duration; paper M1(CS and P) 1 In Examination Regulations, 2009, p. 58, l. Term. The details will be specified by the will be of one and a quarter hours’ duration. 9, insert: Examiners.’ 2. The syllabus for each paper will be ‘Computer Science Mathematical, 4. MATHEMATICAL, PHYSICAL AND published by the joint supervisory and Philosophy Physical and life LIFE SCIENCES BOARD AND BOARD OF committee in a handbook for candidates by Sciences Division THE FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY the beginning of the Michaelmas Full Term and Faculty of To be made if the legislative Proposal in the academic year of the examination, Philosophy’ detailed in the section Congregation after consultation with the Faculty of 2 Ibid., p. 61, l. 37, insert: 12 October above is approved. Computer Science (for papers CS1, CS2, CS3(CSandP)), the Faculty of Mathematics ‘Computer Science 3rd’ (a) Honour Moderations in Computer (for paper M1(CSandP)), and the Faculty of and Philosophy Science and Philosophy Philosophy (for papers P1 and P2). 3 Ibid., p. 111, after l. 38, insert: ‘special With efect from 1 October 2012 (for frst 3. Each of papers Cs1, Cs2, Cs3(CsandP) Regulations for the Preliminary examination in 2013) and M1(CSandP) will contain questions of a Examination in Computer Science and 1 In Examination Regulations, 2009, p. 57, l. straightforward character. Philosophy 14, insert: 4. The use of calculators is generally not A ‘Computer Science Mathematical, permitted but certain kinds may be allowed and Philosophy Physical and life for certain papers. specifications of which 1. The subjects of the Preliminary Sciences Division papers and which types of calculators are Examination in Computer Science and and Faculty of permitted for those exceptional papers Philosophy shall be (a) Computer Science, Philosophy’ will be announced by the Examiners in the (b) Philosophy. hilary Term preceding the examination. 2 Ibid., p. 94, after l. 33 insert: 2. all candidates must offer both (a) and (b). 5. all candidates will be assessed as to their ‘Special Regulations for the Honour 3. The examination shall be under the joint practical ability in Computer Science under supervision of the Divisional Board of Moderations in Computer Science and the following provisions: Philosophy Mathematical, Physical and life sciences (a) The Director of the Computing and the Board of the Faculty of Philosophy, A laboratory, or a deputy, shall make available which shall appoint a joint supervisory committee to make regulations concerning 1. The subjects of honour Moderations in to the Examiners evidence showing the it, subject always to the preceding clauses of Computer Science and Philosophy shall be extent to which each candidate has pursued this subsection. (a) Computer science, (b) Philosophy. an adequate course of practical work. only that work completed and marked by noon B 2. all candidates must offer both (a) and (b). on Monday of the ffth week of the Trinity 1. Two papers shall be set in the 3. The examination shall be under the joint Term in which the candidate takes the examination, one on each of the subjects: supervision of the Divisional Board of examination shall be included in these (a) Computer science, (b) Philosophy. Mathematical, Physical and life sciences records. Each candidate shall take both papers, and the Board of the Faculty of Philosophy, (b) Candidates shall submit to the Chairman provided that no candidate may take a which shall appoint a joint supervisory of the Moderators, Honour Moderations in paper on a subject previously passed in committee to make regulations concerning Computer Science and Philosophy, c/o the Honour Moderations in Computer Science it, subject always to the preceding clauses of academic administrator, oxford university and Philosophy or in the Preliminary this subsection. Computing laboratory, oxford, by noon on Examination in Computer Science and 4. The Moderators shall indicate on the pass Monday of the ffth week of the Trinity Term Philosophy. list each candidate who has not passed this University of Oxford Gazette • 23 september 2010 11

2. all questions set shall be of a 4. (a) The examination in Computer science 2. The examination for Part B shall consist straightforward nature. and Philosophy shall consist of three parts of subjects in Computer Science and (A, B, C) for the four–year course, and of two Philosophy. 3. Paper (a) Computer science: topics parts (a, B) for the three–year course. shall be as prescribed for papers CS1, CS2, The subjects in Computer Science shall be CS3(CSandP) and M1 (CSandP) of the (b) Parts A, B and C shall be taken at published in three schedules, B1(CSandP), Honour Moderations in Computer Science times not less than three, six, and nine B2(CsandP) and B4(CsandP), in a and Philosophy. terms, respectively, after passing or supplement to the Course Handbook by being exempted from the First Public the beginning of the Michaelmas Full Term 4. Paper (b) Philosophy: topics shall be Examination. in the academic year of the examination as prescribed for papers P1 and P2 of the concerned. Each Computer science subject Honour Moderations in Computer Science 5. The Examiners shall classify and publish shall be examined by a written paper or by a and Philosophy.’ the combined results of the examinations mini–project. (c) Honour School of Computer Science in Part A and Part B, and in respect of and Philosophy candidates taking the four–year course shall The subjects in Philosophy shall be subjects separately classify and publish results in 101–120, 122, 124 and 125 from the list With efect from 1 October 2013 (for Part C. given in Special Regulations for All Honour first Part a examination in 2014, first Part Schools Including Philosophy, and subject 6. (a) Part a shall be taken on one occasion B examination in 2015, and frst Part C to the regulations therein. Each subject in only. examination in 2016) Philosophy shall be assessed by a 3–hour written examination. 1 In Examination Regulations, 2009, p. 55, l. (b) In order to proceed to Part C, a candidate must achieve second class Honours or 16, frst column, insert: ‘Master of Computer Each candidate shall ofer: Science and Philosophy’ higher in Parts a and B together. (a) two, four or six Computer Science (c) A candidate on the three–year course 2 Ibid., p. 63, l. 28, insert: subjects, and who obtains only a Pass or fails to satisfy the ‘Computer Science Mathematical, Examiners in Part B may retake Part B on at (b) fve, four or three Philosophy subjects, and Philosophy Physical and life most one subsequent occasion; a candidate respectively, subject to the following (three-year and sciences division on the four–year course who obtains only constraints: four-year) and Faculty of a Pass or fails to satisfy the Examiners in (i) No candidate shall offer any subject from Philosophy’ Part C may retake Part C on at most one Schedule B1(CSandP) that he or she has subsequent occasion. a candidate on the 3 Ibid., p. 70, l. 6, insert: already ofered in Part A(CSandP) of the four–year course shall take Part B on one examination; ‘Master of Computer Computer Science occasion only. Science and and Philosophy (ii) Each candidate shall ofer no more than 7. a candidate adjudged worthy of honours Philosophy (four-year course)’ two subjects from schedule B1(CsandP); on both Parts A and B together, and on Part 4 Ibid., p. 205, after l. 46, insert on a new C may supplicate for the degree of Master of (iii) Each candidate shall ofer no more than page: Computer Science and Philosophy provided two subjects from schedule B4(CsandP); that the candidate has fulflled all the ‘SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR THE (iv) Each candidate shall ofer at least two conditions for admission to a degree of the HONOUR SCHOOL OF COMPUTER Philosophy subjects from 101, 102, 104, 108, university. SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY 119, 122, 124 and 125. 8. a candidate in the final year of the four– A 3. In Part C each candidate shall offer a total year course, adjudged worthy of Honours of three units chosen in any combination In the following, ‘the Course Handbook’ in both Parts A and B together, but who from the lists of taught courses for refers to the Computer Science and does not enter Part C, or who fails to obtain Computer Science and for Philosophy, a Philosophy Undergraduate Course Honours in Part C, is permitted to supplicate Computer Science project or a Philosophy Handbook and supplements to this for the Honours degree of Bachelor of Arts thesis. published by the joint supervisory in Computer Science and Philosophy with committee and also posted on the web-site the classifcation obtained in Parts A and B The taught subjects in Computer Science at http://web.comlab.ox.ac.uk/teaching. together; provided that no such candidate shall be published in a schedule, C(CSandP), may later enter or re–enter the Part C year in a supplement to the Course Handbook by 1. all candidates shall be examined in or supplicate for the degree of Master of the beginning of the Michaelmas Full Term Computer science and in Philosophy. Computer science and Philosophy; and in the academic year of the examination 2. No candidate shall be admitted to the provided in each case that the candidate has concerned. Each such subject shall be examination in this School unless he or she fulflled all the conditions for admission to a examined by a written paper or by a mini– has either passed or been exempted from degree of the university. project and shall count as a half unit. the First Public Examination. B Each taught Philosophy subject shall be 3. The examinations in this school shall be one of the subjects 101– 120, 122, 124 and 125 1. In Part a of the examination, candidates under the joint supervision of the Divisional from the list given in Special Regulations for shall be required to ofer four Computer Board of Mathematical, Physical and life All Honour Schools Including Philosophy, Science subjects from Schedule A(CSandP) Sciences and the Board of the Faculty of and subject to the regulations therein, in the Course Handbook, to include Models Philosophy, which shall appoint a joint or Paper 180, the rise of Modern logic, of Computation. supervisory committee to make regulations as specifed in the Regulations for the concerning it, subject in all cases to the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy. Each preceding clauses of this subsection. 12 University of Oxford Gazette • 23 september 2010

such subject shall be assessed by a 3–hour (iii) The candidate’s supervisor shall provide (d) Special Regulations for Philosophy in written examination together with an essay a report on the candidate’s application upon All Honour Schools Including Philosophy of at most 5,000 words, conforming to the the form provided for this purpose or in a rules given in the Course handbook. Each With efect from 1 October 2013 (for frst separate communication sent directly to such subject shall count as a full unit. No Part B examination in 2015 and frst Part C the Graduate studies administrator. The candidate shall ofer any taught subject that examination in 2016) report shall comment upon the accuracy of he or she has already ofered in Part B of the the account and feasibility of the timetable, 1 In Examination Regulations, 2009, p. 400, examination. and upon the candidate’s progress, together l. 24, after ‘Mathematics and Philosophy’ with an estimate of the probable date of A Computer Science project shall be insert ‘and Computer Science and completion. as specifed for the Honour School of Philosophy’. Computer Science, and shall count as a (iv) The documents described above 2 Ibid., l. 39, insert new section: ‘Computer full unit. a Philosophy thesis shall be as under (ii) and (iii) shall be considered by Science and Philosophy In Part B candidates specifed in the Regulations for Philosophy two assessors, appointed by the Graduate are required to take at least three subjects in in all Honour Schools including Philosophy Studies Committee, one of whom shall, Philosophy from subjects 101–120, 122, 124 (subject 199) except that the thesis shall wherever practicable, be one of those and 125, and including at least two from 101, not exceed 20,000 words, and shall count who acted at the time of the candidate’s 102, 104, 108, 119, 122, 124 and 125. as a full unit. No candidate may offer both a transfer to d.Phil status. The assessors shall Computer Science project and a Philosophy In Part C each candidate shall ofer a total interview the candidate and submit a joint thesis. of three units chosen in any combination written report to the Graduate studies from the lists for Computer Science and for Committee, normally within one month of 4. The use of calculators is generally not Philosophy. a unit in Philosophy consists receiving the application. The report shall permitted but certain kinds may be allowed of one of the subjects 101–120, 122, 124 and include a recommendation as to whether for certain papers. specifications of which 125 as specifed above, or the Rise of Modern the application should be approved. papers and which types of calculators are logic as specified in the regulations for the The faculty may grant the application or permitted for those exceptional papers Degree of Bachelor of Philosophy, or a Thesis refer it back for resubmission. only one will be announced by the Examiners in the as specified in 199 above except that the resubmission for confrmation may be hilary Term preceding the examination. thesis shall not exceed 20,000 words. No submitted, and no such resubmission will 5. all candidates will be assessed as to their subject in Philosophy may be ofered in both normally be permitted after the end of the practical ability in Computer Science under Part B and Part C. Each unit in Philosophy candidate’s ninth term.With effect from 1 the following provisions: other than a Thesis shall be examined by a october 2010 (for first examination in 2011)’ three–hour written paper together with an (a) The Director of the Computing (b) MPhil in Comparative Social Policy essay of at most 5,000 words conforming to laboratory, or a deputy, shall make available the rules given in the Course handbook.’ With efect from 1 October 2010 (for frst to the Examiners evidence showing the examination in 2011) extent to which each candidate has pursued (e) Financial regulations 1 In Examination Regulations, 2009, p. 493 l. an adequate course of practical work. only 1 In Examination Regulations, 2009, 45 delete ‘third’ and insert ‘sixth’ that work completed and marked by noon p. 1062, l. 22, after ‘M.Comp.sci.’ insert ‘or the on Monday of the ffth week of the Trinity M.Comp.Phil.’ 2. Ibid., p 494 l. 7 delete ‘third’ and insert Term in which the candidate takes the ‘sixth’ examination shall be included in these 2 Ibid., l. 41, after ‘M.Comp.sci.’ insert ‘or the records. degree of M.Comp.Phil.’ .3 Ibid., p 495 l. 4 delete ‘third’ and insert ‘sixth’ (b) Candidates for each part of the .3 Ibid., p 1087, l. 13, insert ‘Computer examination shall submit to the Chairman Science and Philosophy’ (c) MPhil in Criminology and Criminal Justice of the Examiners, Honour School of 5. SOCIAL SCIENCES BOARD Computer Science and Philosophy, c/o the (a) DPhil in Law With efect from 1 October 2010 (for frst academic administrator, oxford university examination in 2010–11) Computing laboratory, oxford, by noon on With efect from 1 October 2010 (for frst Monday of the ffth week of the Trinity Term examination in 2011) 1 In Examination Regulations, 2009, p. 495, l. 22–25, delete ‘or after they have been in which the examination is being held, their In Examination Regulations, 2009, p. 903, admitted. In either case, a formal application reports of practical exercises completed delete ll. 5–35 and substitute: during their course of study. For a report on must then be made by Week 4 of Trinity a practical exercise to be considered by the ‘(ii) application for confirmation of d.Phil Term preceding the Michaelmas term in Examiners, it must have been marked by a status shall be accompanied by (a) a which they wish to study for the M.Phil. demonstrator and must be accompanied statement giving the title of the thesis, and The appropriate form, obtainable from the by a statement that it is the candidate’s own summarising each component chapter Graduate studies office, must be returned to work except where otherwise indicated. in approximately 100 words per chapter, that office on, at the latest, Friday of fourth (b) an overview of the intended thesis, of week of that Trinity Term.’ and substitute (c) The Examiners shall take the evidence (a) approximately 1,000 words, stating how ‘or the M.sc. in Criminology and Criminal and the report (b) into account in assessing a much of the thesis is complete and how Justice (Research Methods) or after they candidate’s performance. Candidates whose much remains to be done (with an estimate have been admitted. In either case, a formal overall performance on practical work is not of the probable date of completion), and (c) a application, the form for which is obtainable satisfactory may be deemed to have failed piece of written work, which shall normally from the Graduate studies office, must then the examination or may have their overall be of 20,000–30,000 words in length and be made by Friday of Week Four of Trinity classification reduced.’ intended to form part of the thesis. Term preceding the Michaelmas Term in which they wish to study for the M.Phil.’. University of Oxford Gazette • 23 september 2010 13

2 Ibid., l. 32, after ‘Criminal Justice’ insert course in Explanation and Understanding Candidates shall be required to submit ‘or the M.sc. in Criminology and Criminal in Criminology (Michaelmas Term) and two copies of the essay to the Examination Justice (research Methods)’. Understanding Criminal Justice (Hilary schools, high street, oxford, not later Term), options, and dissertation. The than three weeks after this date, by noon. 3 Ibid., l. 39, after ‘Criminal Justice’ insert core course will run throughout the frst In addition, candidates taking Social ‘or the M.sc. in Criminology and Criminal two terms (Michaelmas and hilary).’, and Explanation and Data Analysis and/or Justice (research Methods)’. substitute ‘four elements: core course Qualitative Methods shall be required to 4 Ibid., l. 42, delete ‘the following elements, in Explanation and Understanding in complete to the satisfaction of the Course as’ and substitute ‘the elements as’. Criminology (Michaelmas Term) and Tutor for the option a form of continuous Understanding Criminal Justice (Hilary assessment, which will be approved by the 5 Ibid., l. 46, delete ‘The examiners may Term); the course research design and data Board of Studies and the details of which examine candidates viva voce.’. Collection (Michaelmas Term); options; and will be published in the Graduate student 6 Ibid., p. 495, l. 47 and p. 496, ll. 1–2: dissertation. The core course will run for handbook for the relevant year. delete ‘will be allowed to retake the test six weeks throughout the frst two terms The course Research Design and Data before the beginning of the frst week of (Michaelmas and hilary). The research Collection shall be examined through two the next academic year. The M.Phil. Board Design and Data Collection course runs for term–time pieces of coursework. These of Examiners can decide that the retake six weeks in the first term (Michaelmas).’. assessments, the details of which will be shall consist of the whole test or parts 2 Ibid., ll. 17–18, delete ‘in paragraph six of determined by the Course Tutor, agreed by thereof.’ and substitute ‘may be allowed the Special Regulations of the Board of the the Board of Studies and published in the to be reassessed, as specified in cl. 9 of the Faculty of law for candidates admitted after Centre for Criminology’s Graduate student examination regulations for the M.sc. in Michaelmas Term 1997’. Handbook for the relevant year, will be Criminology and Criminal Justice or cl. 9 of submitted to the Centre for Criminology’s the examination regulations for the M.sc. in 3 Ibid., ll. 22–23, delete ‘M.sc. in Criminology Graduate studies administrator.’. Criminology and Criminal Justice (Research and Criminal Justice Coursebook’ ‘Graduate Methods)’. student handbook’. 7 Ibid., p. 696, l. 38, delete ‘the assessed essays’ and substitute ‘the fve options and 7 Ibid., p. 496, ll. 9–10, delete ‘oxford by 4 Ibid., l. 25, delete ‘week minus I’ and the Research Design and Data Collection noon on the Friday of the eighth week of the substitute ‘Week Minus one’. course’. Trinity Full Term’ and substitute ‘oxford, by 5 Ibid., l. 29, delete ‘the Monday of week noon on Friday of Week Eight of the Trinity 8 Ibid., ll. 39–40, delete ‘research design minus I’ and substitute ‘Monday of Week Term’. and data Collection, and/or’. Minus one’. 8 Ibid., ll. 12–15, delete ‘the options research 9 Ibid., ll. 43–44, delete ‘essays will be 6 Ibid, delete from p. 695, l. 34 to p. 696, l. Design and Data Collection and Social aggregated and an average mark awarded 31 , and substitute ‘(ii) Options and Research Explanation and Data Analysis as specifed for the assessed essays as a whole’ and Design and Data Collection: options for the M.sc. in Criminology and Criminal substitute ‘essays and the average mark other than Social Explanation and Data Justice. Where candidates have already for the two pieces of coursework for Analysis, and Qualitative Methods shall be taken these options as part of the M.sc.’ Research Design and Data Collection, will be examined by means of an assessed essay and substitute ‘Research Design and Data aggregated and an average mark awarded for of no less than 3,500 and no more than Collection, and Social Explanation and the assessments as a whole’. 5,000 words (inclusive of footnotes, but data analysis, as specified for the M.sc. in excluding bibliography and appendices), 10 Ibid., ll. 45–46, delete ‘research design Criminology and Criminal Justice and the for which time will be set aside during the and Data Collection, and/or’ M.sc. in Criminology and Criminal Justice last three weeks of each term. a selection (research Methods). Where candidates have 11 Ibid., l. 49, after ‘assessed essay’ insert of three titles (as determined by the Board already taken these courses as part of either ‘and the average mark for the two pieces of of Examiners), shall be posted on the M.sc.’. coursework for Research Design and Data designated noticeboard at the Centre for Collection,’. 9 Ibid., l. 17, delete ‘law’ and substitute Criminology by noon on Friday of Week six ‘Criminology’. of the relevant term. Candidates shall be 12 Ibid., p. 697, l. 2 delete ‘from the’ and required to submit two typewritten copies insert ‘from, the’. 10 Ibid., l. 19, delete ‘Collection and’ and of each essay to the Examination Schools, substitute ‘Collection, and’. 13 Ibid., ll. 5–9, delete ‘(i.e. have obtained high street, oxford, not later than three an aggregate mark of 50 per cent or more) (d) MPhil in Evidence–Based Social weeks after this date, by noon. Intervention and (b) the dissertation may carry forward Social Explanation and Data Analysis, and the marks gained for those part or parts of With efect from 1 October 2010 (for frst Qualitative Methods shall be examined by the course. Candidates may also, where examination in 2011) an assessed essay of 2,500 to 3,000 words relevant, carry forward their certifcate of In Examination Regulations, 2009, p. 514, l. (inclusive of footnotes, but excluding satisfactory completion of the continuous 32, delete ‘third’ and substitute ‘sixth’. bibliography and appendices), to be written assessment element of Research Design between Friday of Week six and Friday and Data Collection, and/or’ and substitute (e) MSc in Criminology and Criminal of Week Nine of the term in which the ‘and Research Design and Data Collection Justice course runs. a choice from three titles (as (i.e. have obtained an aggregate mark of 50 With efect from 1 October 2010 (for frst determined by the Board of Examiners) will per cent or more) and (b) the dissertation, examination in 2010–11) be posted on the designated noticeboard may carry forward the marks gained for at the Centre for Criminology by noon the successfully completed components. 1 In Examination Regulations, 2009, p. on Friday of Week six of hilary Term. Candidates may also, where relevant, carry 695, ll. 9–12 delete ‘three elements: core forward their certifcate of satisfactory 14 University of Oxford Gazette • 23 september 2010

completion of the continuous assessment In Examination Regulations, 2009, p. 698, Michaelmas Term. The course shall be element’. of after l. 11 insert ‘youth Justice’. assessed on a pass/fail basis.’. 14 Ibid., delete ll. 11–23 and substitute ‘(ii) (f) MSc in Criminology and Criminal 7 Ibid., ll. 1517, delete ‘weeks of Trinity Term. Options and Research Design and Data Justice (Research Methods) A selection of three titles (as determined by Collection: Candidates who have failed the Board of Examiners), shall be posted on With efect from 1 October 2010 (for frst to obtain an aggregate mark of 50 per the designated noticeboard at the Centre for examination in 2010–11) cent for all assignments for the options Criminology by noon on the’ and substitute and Research Design and Data Collection 1 In Examination Regulations, 2009, p. ‘weeks of term. a selection of three titles together, or who have withdrawn from any 698, ll. 24–26, delete ‘two options; and (as determined by the Board of Examiners) assessment, may resubmit assessments for a dissertation. The core courses will run shall be posted on the designated which they obtained a mark of 49 per cent throughout the frst two terms (Michaelmas noticeboard at the Centre for Criminology or less. Candidates may resubmit assessed and hilary). options will run for six weeks by noon on’. essays in which they have obtained a mark in Trinity term. Candidates will be required 8 Ibid., ll. 2425, delete ‘coursework of 49 per cent or less to the Examination to choose’ and substitute ‘three options; assignments detailed in (ii) to’ and schools, high street, oxford, according and a dissertation. The core courses will substitute ‘essay detailed in (ii) and (iv) to the standard timetable for submitting run for six weeks throughout the frst two above and the dissertation detailed in’. essays in the following academic year. terms (Michaelmas and hilary). options will Candidates who obtained a mark of 49 run for six weeks in Michaelmas Term and 9 Ibid., l. 26, delete ‘oxford on’ and per cent or less for the assessed pieces of Trinity Term. Candidates will be required to substitute ‘oxford, on’. coursework for Research Design and Data choose one option for the first term and’. 10 Ibid., ll. 2930, delete ‘Core Courses, the Collection may resubmit the assessment(s) 2 Ibid., ll. 33–34, delete ‘M.sc. In Criminology Research Methods courses, the options, by Friday of Week Nine of the same term and Criminal Justice (Research Methods) ’and the and substitute ‘Core Courses; the to the Centre for Criminology’s Graduate Coursebook’ and insert ‘Graduate student research Methods courses; the options; and studies administrator. such candidates who handbook’. the’. have completed successfully (a) the core course examination, (b) the dissertation, 3 Ibid., ll. 36–37, delete ‘week minus I’ and 11 Ibid., l. 34, delete ‘from the’ and substitute and (c) any assessment for which they have substitute ‘Week Minus one’. ‘from, the’. received a mark of 50 per cent or more, 4 Ibid., l. 40, delete ‘week minus I’ and 12 Ibid., l. 39, delete ‘course’ and substitute may carry forward the marks gained for substitute ‘Week Minus one’. ‘courses’. the successfully completed components. Candidates may also, where relevant, carry 5 Ibid., delete from p. 698, l. 46 to p. 699, 13 Ibid., delete ll. 42–45 and substitute forward their certifcate of satisfactory l. 8 and substitute ‘(ii) Core courses in ‘received a mark of 49 per cent or less. completion of the continuous assessment Research Design and Data Collection, Candidates who obtained a mark of 49 element of Social Explanation and Data Social Explanation and Data Analysis, per cent or less for the assessed pieces of analysis, and/or Qualitative Methods.’. and Qualitative Methods: The Research coursework for Research Design and Data Design and Data Collection course shall be Collection may resubmit the assessment(s) 15 Ibid., l. 24, delete ‘Research Design and examined through two term-time pieces by Friday of Week Nine of the same term Data Collection and’. of coursework. These assessments, the to the Centre for Criminology’s Graduate 16 Ibid., l. 27, delete ‘either research design details of which will be determined by the studies administrator. Candidates who and data Collection or’. Course Tutor, agreed by the Board of Studies obtained a mark of 49 per cent or less and published in the Graduate student for the assessed assignments for Social 17 Ibid., l. 28, delete ‘or’ and substitute ‘and/ Handbook for the relevant year, will be Explanation and Data Analysis and/or or’. submittedo t the Centre’s Graduate studies Qualitative Methods may resubmit the 18 Ibid., l. 30, delete ‘the Friday of Week 9’ administrator. social Explanation and data assessment(s) to the Examinations Schools, and substitute ‘Friday of Week Nine’. Analysis, and Qualitative Methods will each high street, oxford, according to the be examined by one written assignment standard timetable for submitting essays 19 Ibid., l. 31, delete ‘fail or withdraw from of 2,500–3,000 words to be submitted in the following academic year. Candidates the’ and substitute ‘fail, or withdraw from, by noon on Friday of Week Nine of hilary who have not obtained an overall pass mark the’. Term. In addition, candidates taking social for the assessments for Statistical Methods 20 Ibid., l. 32, delete ‘in the Trinity’ and Explanation and Data Analysis and/or for Social Scientists may resit assessments substitute ‘in Trinity’. Qualitative Methods, shall be required to at the frst available opportunity provided complete to the satisfaction of the Course by’. the 21 Ibid., ll. 34–35, delete ‘either or both of Tutor for the course a form of continuous (a) the core course and (b) the options may assessment, which will be approved by the 14 Ibid., p. 700, l. 2, delete ‘in Trinity Term’. carry forward the marks gained for those Board of Studies and the details of which 15 Ibid, l. 5, delete ‘oxford according’ and part or parts of the course.’ and substitute ‘(a) will be published in the Graduate student substitute ‘oxford, according’. the core course and/or (b) the options and/ handbook for the relevant year.’ or (c) Research Design and Data Collection, 16 Ibid, l. 9, delete ‘fail or withdraw from the’ may carry forward the marks gained for the 6 Ibid., p. 699, ll. 9–11, delete ‘closed-book and substitute ‘fail, or withdraw from, the’. successfully completed components.’ class test to be held in the 0th week of Hilary term, and a take–home data analysis test.’ With efect from 1 October 2010 (for frst 22 Ibid., ll. 37–38, delete ‘research design and substitute ‘a closed-book class test to examination in 2011) and data Collection, and/or’. be held in Week Nought of hilary term, and In Examination Regulations, 2009, p. 700, With efect from 1 October 2010 (for frst three assessed pieces of coursework during after l. 35 insert ‘youth Justice’. examination in 2011) University of Oxford Gazette • 23 september 2010 15

Elections

be available online at www.admin.ox.ac. Election 25 November uk/elections/ and published in the Gazette dated 11 November. Vacancies and Retiring Members The lists below show the retiring member Voters may wish to wait until they have read or members, and indicate the length of these notes before returning their ballot appointment, from MT 2010 unless otherwise papers. stated. Audit and Scrutiny Committee Ballot papers will be sent out to members of Vacancy: One Congregation as soon as possible after the closing date for nominations. Completed Mr B.a. sufrin From hT 2011 To MT 2013 ballot papers must be received by the Elections office not later than 4 p.m. on one member of Congregation, not 25 November. necessarily being a member of any division and not in any case being nominated in a divisional capacity, who shall be elected by Congregation who shall not serve on Council or the Finance Committee or on any committee which in the view of Council has main line executive authority within the university, or hold any office in the University or any college which involves executive authority. Further information on the Audit and scrutiny Committee can be found at www. admin.ox.ac.uk/statutes/regulations/520- 122c.shtml. Enquiries may be directed to the secretary. Nominations in writing for the elections on 25 November, by four members of Congregation other than the candidate will be received by the Elections office, at the university offices, Wellington square, up to 4 p.m. on Thursday, 28 October. Council has decided that nominations should show for each signatory the name and college or department in block capitals. Any names which are not so shown may not be published. At least one nomination in respect of each candidate must be made on an official nomination form. Copies of the form are obtainable from the Elections office or from the Elections office website (www.admin. ox.ac.uk/elections/). Candidates are invited to include with their nomination forms, a written statement of no more than 250 words, setting out his or her reasons for standing and qualifcations for the office being sought. In the event of a contested election, these statements will 16 University of Oxford Gazette • 23 september 2010

Notifcations of Vacancies

University Vacancy

Committed to equality and valuing diversity pRO-VICE-CHANCELLOR (EDuCATION) The university is seeking to appoint a full- time Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) to provide leadership across the University and externally in respect of oxford’s educational provision, which is a key component of its academic mission. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor will chair the University’s Education Committee, which oversees all aspects of teaching and learning, and educational standards. The appointment will commence on 1 January 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter. Please see the further particulars at www. admin.ox.ac.uk/fp/ for more details about the post and for full instructions before making an application. applications, including a covering letter and full CV and naming three referees, should be received no later than Monday 18 October 2010, by dr Gwen Booth, Personnel officer, senior appointments, at professorships@admin. ox.ac.uk. If you have a query about how to apply, please contact Mrs Elaine Eastgate at [email protected] or telephone: oxford (2)80189. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in senior positions at oxford.

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