Academic staff should use the Academic Conference, Study and Professional Attendance form to apply for the following types of leave:
- Conference leave (as referred to in the Conference Leave policy)
- Shorter periods of Research and Study leave appended to Conference Leave (as referred to in the Research and Study Leave policy)
- Professional Development leave (as referred to in the Academic Staff (Non-medical/Dental) Employment Agreement)
- Before accepting an invitation for an off-campus event that is longer than one day (24 hours - including travelling time)
See the related answer for more information and access to the leave forms:
The form does not cover substantive Research and Study leave. For further information about this type of leave, refer to Human Resources - Research and Study Leave
For further information on how to complete the form or the process, please speak to your Client Service Administrator.
Feedback on the process and resources is welcomed. Please email enablingexcellence@otago.ac.nz