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

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Status	Future	Shows whether this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date	1st January 2026	The date when this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	1st January 2031	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	Senate	The noted authority who approved this version of the document.
Approval Date	2nd December 2025	The date when this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date	Not Applicable	The date when this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Policy Owner	Kathryn Blyth Director, Academic Services Division and Academic Registrar	The position with overarching responsibility for ensuring implementation of, and compliance with, the policy document.
Enquiries Contact	Academic Services Division	Contact the area listed with any enquiries.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

• Policy reviewed in accordance with the University’s cyclical review of policies and procedures
• 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

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