Governance and Management

University statutory bodies

The statutory bodies of the University are:

  • Council  - the governing body
  • Senate -  the academic decision making body
  • Court  - an advisory body
  • Academic Board  - represents academic and professional staff

Executive Board

The University is led and managed by the Vice-Chancellor and Executive Board. 

Information about each of the members of Executive Board can be found on the Executive Board website.

Principal Officers

The principal officers assist with the governance or management of the University.  The Visitor to the University is the Queen. The remaining principal officers comprise both members of the University staff and non-University officers appointed by the University's statutory bodies.

Information about each of the current principal officers can be found on the Governance Office website.

Charity Status and Requirements

Information about the University's charity status and requirements.