Information and Records Management Service

Our objectives

To create, organise and promote effective and sustainable information and records management systems for the University's records and data: supporting the implementation of the University Plan, Information and Records Management Strategies
To provide advice, expertise and training on information management and record-keeping
To maintain and preserve the University's archival record: participating in dissemination and outreach activities in relation to the University's archive and history, promoting awareness, inclusivity and engagement with the University's history and records

The following values support those of the University in its University Plan and inform the Records Management vision and objectives.

Encouraging trust, creativity, independence, enterprise and initiative
Facilitating the creation, curation and dissemination of knowledge and information assets
Supporting staff, students and stakeholders in the management of records, compliance, risk
Applying the best ethical standards

Revise record retention schedules for core university functions and activities
Work with departments to identify suitable provision the accommodation for inactive records
Provide staff training in records and data management
Identify vital records: documents essential to the core functioning of the institution which protect the interests and rights of the University, its staff, students and major stakeholders
Select, appraise and preserve records of archival value for the University Archive
Provide dedicated accommodation and finding aids for archival records
Provide dedicated accommodation for non-current records