Education Act 1994: Primary legislation governing higher education institutions and student representation
Higher Education and Research Act 2017: Framework for higher education regulation, research funding, and quality assessment
Data Protection Act 2018: UK implementation of GDPR, governing how personal data must be handled and protected
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination and equal treatment in education and research settings
Human Rights Act 1998: Ensures fundamental rights are respected in educational and research contexts
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights in academic and research work
Intellectual Property Act 2014: Updates to IP law affecting research outputs and innovations
Academic Technology Approval Scheme: Regulations for international students studying sensitive subjects
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: May apply to certain paid research positions or studentships
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs working hours and rest periods if applicable to research work
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Ensures safe working conditions in research environments
UK Quality Code for Higher Education: Standards and guidelines for higher education quality assurance
UKRI Terms and Conditions: Requirements for research funded by UK Research and Innovation
Research Council Terms: Specific conditions applied by individual research councils for funded projects
University Regulations: Institution-specific policies and procedures governing studentships
Visa Requirements: Immigration rules and requirements for international student researchers
