Information Commissioner's Office

University of Cambridge

17 February 2015, Education (University)

The complainant has requested from the University of Cambridge (the “University”) information relating to equality and diversity. Specifically, for the proposals completed by academics and staff at the University in relation to the EPSRC Doctoral Training Call. The University refused parts of the request and relied on section 12(1) of the FOIA on the basis that responding would exceed the appropriate cost limit. The Commissioner’s decision is that the University has correctly relied on section 12(1) of the FOIA to the request. He also considers that the University has provided appropriate advice and assistance under section 16 of the FOIA. Therefore the Commissioner does not require any steps to be taken. This decision notice is currently under appeal to the Tribunal.

FOI 12: Not upheld