Audiovisual Copyright

The University requires each member of staff to make himself or herself familiar with copyright requirements pertaining to the performance of his or her duties as a member of staff of the University, and to comply with the guidelines and procedures issued from time to time.

Under Part VA of the Copyright Act 1968, University staff can make copies of radio, television, satellite and cable transmissions for the educational purposes of the University provided that the requirements of the Act are complied with.

Existing commercial audio and video recordings (for example audio cassettes, CDs, video cassettes and DVDs) cannot be copied without the written permission of the copyright owners.

See the University's Copyright pages for further information about audiovisual copyright.