Status and details
This page contains information about the document’s status, key dates and enquiry contact details. There is also a summary of changes between the current version and the previous version of the document.
Awards Policy
Status
Current
Shows whether this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historical).
Effective Date
1st January 2026
When this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date
1st January 2031
When the document is due for review.
Approval Authority
Senate
The role who approved this version of the document.
Approval Date
2nd December 2025
When this version of the document was approved by the approval authority.
Expiry Date
Not Applicable
When the version expires, if applicable. At UQ, documents do not 'expire' unless scheduled for rescission at a future date.
Policy Owner
Kathryn Blyth
Director, Academic Services Division and Academic Registrar
The owner of the document with overarching responsibility for ensuring implementation of, and compliance with, the document.
Enquiries Contact
Academic Services Division
Contact the area listed with any enquiries.
Summary of Changes from Previous Version
• The Academic Records Procedure has been consolidated under this policy
• A Graduation Procedure has been developed under this policy
• Conferral has been adopted as an administrative process separate from the graduation ceremony
• Articulation that a USI or approved exemption is required for conferral
• Clarification of the approved post nominal for The University of Queensland, the circumstances a posthumous award may be conferred, the purpose for the surrender of an award, and Senate’s responsibility for revocation of an award where imposed as a penalty by the University Misconduct Board
Clauses Amended:Policy: All
11/06/2026: Position name changed from Dean, Graduate School (Dean GS) to Dean, Graduate Research School (Dean GRS)