Council

Council is the executive governing body of the University. It is specifically charged with the management and control of the University's finances and property and reviewing the work of the University. It has 23 members and meets six times a year.

Agenda and Unreserved Documents

A meeting of Council took place on Monday 6 July 2026. The agenda and unreserved items are posted below. ‌

Council Agenda

Reported Business - Doc K

 

 

Council Meeting Dates

2026 / 27 Academic Year

2.00pm      Monday 19 October 2026

3.00pm      Monday 14 December 2026

12.30pm    Monday 8 February 2027

                  Monday 19 April 2027  (Away Day)

12.30pm    Monday 7 June 2027

3.00pm      Monday 12 July 2027

Documents

• Role of Council Members
• ‌Council's Statement of Primary Responsibilities
• ‌Council's Standing Orders
• Council Delegation of Powers‌
• Principles of Council
• Council Register of Interests 2025-26

 

Membership

Chair - Pat Ritchie CBE (2027)

Deputy Chair of Council- Mags Scott (2027)

Ex officio members

The Vice-Chancellor and President - Professor Chris Day CBE DL

Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Professor Nigel Harkness
Honorary Treasurer - Angela Russell (2027)

Appointed Members

Members appointed by and from Senate (1 professorial, 1 non-professorial)

One member elected by and from the Academic staff of the University

Dr Vicky Long (2028)

One member elected by and from the Professional Services staff of the University

Emma Reay (2027)

Members appointed by Council (10 to 13 lay)

 

Minutes

2025-26

 

2025-26

 

2024-25

7 July 2025
2 June 2025
31 March 2025
20 January 2025
9 December 2024
14 October 2024

 

Minutes from previous meetings are available upon request.