The Freedom of Information Act 2000 came fully into force on 1st January 2005 and allows a right of access to recorded information held by the University.

The Records and Information Manager, located in the University Registry, responds on the University's behalf to Freedom of Information requests, ensuring that the University complies with its statutory obligations in respect of access to information.

If you wish to make a request you must ensure that it is:

- in writing
- contains a name and address for correspondence
- describes the information being requested

You can submit a request either by e-mail at the following e-mail address: foi@newport.ac.uk

or in writing to:

Records and Information Manager
Room J1d, Rathmell Building
University Registry
University of Wales, Newport
Caerleon Campus, P O Box 179
Newport, South Wales
NP18 3QT
Tel:  +44 (0) 1633 432215
Fax:  +44 (0) 1633 432443

A full response will be provided to you within 20 working days starting the day after the request is received.

If you require assistance or need further advice the Records and Information Manager can be contacted on the details above.

The University has a Freedom of Information Policy that has recently been updated. This can be found at the following link.

Freedom of Information Policy (in PDF)

Freedom of Information Complaints Procedure (in PDF)

Freedom of Information Requests Handling Procedure (in PDF)