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I have been invited to attend an Academic Offences hearing. What should I do? I am not happy with the outcome of an Academic Offences hearing. Can I appeal? Where do I find the Appeals and Complaints procedures? Where can I find the complaints policy and procedure? How can I find out more information about Academic Offences?

What is an academic appeal? I have attended a hearing (Complaint/Appeal/Disciplinary/Fitness) but I am not satisified with the panel decision. How do I appeal? What should I do if I am not happy with the response I have received to my complaint or appeal? Can I take my complaint or appeal directly to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA)? I want to submit an academic appeal. How do I do it? Where should I send my academic appeal?

I have a complaint about a partner college, how can I submit this? I want to make a complaint about the BU International College (Kaplan) What is a complaint? Who should I send my complaint to? What should I do if I am not happy with the response I have received to my complaint or appeal? Can I take my complaint or appeal directly to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA)? I want to submit a complaint. How do I do it? I have received a Noise Abatement Notice - can I appeal against it?

I have received a disciplinary penalty for noise nuisance. How do I appeal? I've received a disciplinary letter. How do I register for community engagement? How can I complain about noise and anti-social behaviour by students in my street? I have received a Noise Abatement Notice - can I appeal against it?