Governance Handbook

This Governance Handbook includes the University’s Royal Charter and Statutes, upon which our governance structures are based; our academic, management and committee structures; the Standing Orders of the statutory bodies (Council and Senate), and the terms of reference and membership of all committees.

Section 1 – Governing Instruments

• 1.1 Charter and Statutes 2021
• 1.2 Ordinances 2021
• 1.3 Scheme of Delegation 2021
• 1.4 Committee Structure 2021

Section 2 – Council

• 2.1 Council Membership
• 2.2 Minutes of Council Meetings

Section 3 – Terms of Reference

Council Committees

• 3.1 Finance, Estates and Resources Committee
• 3.2 Nominations, Performance and Remuneration Committee
• 3.3 Risk, Audit and Compliance Committee

Senate Committees 

• 3.4 Faculty Boards of Study
• 3.5 Faculty and School Learning and Teaching Committees
• 3.6 Faculty Research Committees
• 3.7 University Collaborations Committee
• 3.8 University Learning and Teaching Committee
• 3.9 University Research Committee
• 3.10 Scholarships and Bursaries Committee

Joint Council and Senate Committees

• 3.11 Inclusion Committee
• 3.12 Honorary Awards and Appointments Committee

Vice-Chancellor’s Committees

• 3.13 Academic Promotions Committee
• 3.14 Executive Group
• 3.15 Health and Safety Committee

Section 4 – Committee Administration

• 4.1 University Calendar 2023 (PDF)
• 4.2 University Calendar 2024 (PDF)