University Senate
Senate is responsible for regulating and directing the academic work of the University.
Senate oversees all academic matters on behalf of Council. It advises Council and ensures that academic governance is robust and effective.
Its work includes:
- supervision and discipline of students
- governance of teaching and learning, the student experience, research and knowledge exchange activities
- advising on the academic implications of the University strategy
- championing the academic activities of the University.
It is chaired by the Vice-Chancellor and meets at least three times per year.
Terms of reference
Find out more about the purpose of Senate, which bodies it advises and how it delegates authority.
Delegation of powers
Senate can establish committees to conduct work on its behalf and can delegate its powers and function to those committees.
Contact us
Chair: Professor Charlie Jeffery
Vice-Chancellor and President
For agendas and minutes: Richard Harrison
Deputy University Secretary
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Subcommittees
Senate delegates work to subcommittees (view organogram) chaired by the senior academic officers and to Faculty Boards chaired by the Faculty Deans.
The subcommittees of Senate are:
Contact us
Chair: Professor Charlie Jeffery
Vice-Chancellor and President
For agendas and minutes: Richard Harrison
Deputy University Secretary