Chapter 3 – Policy Implications for Gaelic - University of Edinburgh

Mail and Email
Current practice
The University does not have a policy regarding mail and email correspondence in Gaelic.
Actions Lead Timescale
Staff to be given the opportunity to have bilingual versions of their email signature,
charitable strapline and out-of-office messages made available to them.
The University will accept correspondence in Gaelic and will reply in Gaelic when a
response is required.
Communications and
Marketing
Information Services
Student and Academic
Services Group
Business Unit
September 2012
Immediate
Forms
Current practice
The University does not have any forms available in the medium of Gaelic.
Actions Lead Timescale
Undertake an audit of the most widely used forms used across the University
(including electronic forms).
Design and produce a number of key forms in bilingual format based on the
outcome of the audit.
Student and Academic
Services Group
Business Unit
Student and Academic
Services Group
Business Unit
September 2013
September 2014
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