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Central Timetabling Unit

Roles and Responsibilities of the Central Timetabling Unit


  • The primary timetabling unit responsible for the scheduling and room allocation of all core module teaching requirements for the common shared timetable for undergraduate programmes, where all or part of the curriculum is shared, or where modules are available to other programmes. The shared curriculum timetable will be implemented on a phased basis commencing with first year in 2019/20, second year in 2020/21, and so on.

  • Monitor the allocation and usage of all teaching and learning spaces for the university.

  • Responsible for the resolution of any issues arising from the central or local (by School/Programme Office/CRU or other area) allocation of teaching space for undergraduate programmes (e.g., non-release of space; one-off weekly bookings preventing term-long bookings; block booking of space; inefficient allocation of teaching space, etc.) with the Senior Lecturer/Dean of Undergraduate Studies acting as the final arbitrator should the need arise.

  • Provide support as required to School/Programme Offices for the booking of the non-core lecture/tutorial hours for the Joint Honors/Common Architecture modules (dependent on resource availability).

  • The designated owner of the College timetabling system (currently CMIS), supported appropriately by IT Services and Estates and Facilities, and managed according to the terms of the agreed Service Level Agreement between all stakeholders.

  • Monitor the quality of timetabling data included in the timetabling system (CMIS) by School/Programme Offices and any others responsible for room bookings.

  • Ensure timetabling is conducted according to the university’s Timetabling Policy and Procedures.

  • Act as the arbitrator for any conflict in issues relating to the usage of teaching space.

  • Provide assistance and advice for timetabling training as appropriate.

  • Provide support to the Senior Lecturer/Dean of Undergraduate Studies for the development of new programme initiatives and subsequent timetabling requirements e.g., the addition of new pillar subjects; new cross-faculty programmes, etc.

  • The role that the CTU will play in the timetabling of postgraduate activities has yet to be determined, but its possible role will be considered under the review of postgraduate education as part of the recommendations of the Strategic Plan 2020 – 2025.