At its meeting on 15 April 2014, Academic Standards Committee received the updated response to recommendation 2 from the PSR of Physics and Astronomy. A response was reported to ASC which had been received by Estates & Buildings in relation to the PSR recommendation from February 2012 concerning disabled access to the Kelvin Building. Members noted that this referred to further consideration of the University's Estates Strategy in June 2014 and it was agreed that a further update should be provided after this to ASC in October.

At its meeting on 23 May 2014, Academic Standards Committee received a further update from the School of Physics and Astronomy from their Periodic Subject Review in February 2012. The Head of College provided a response in relation to recommendation 4, that the School is provided with dedicated teaching administration. The Committee noted that a shared teaching administration between the Schools of Chemistry and Physics and Astronomy had been mooted but would not be considered further until autumn 2014. It was agreed to request a further update from the College in autumn 2014.

Academic Standards Committee is asked to note the updated response in relation to recommendation 4. The Director of Estates and Buildings has indicated that a response to recommendation 2 will be given for the November meeting of ASC.

None identified.

Yes - resource implications for College for provision of additional administrative support.

As outlined.

None.