Information for Members of Council

The information on this page is designed to support Members of Council and lay members of committees in their important role in the governance of the University.

Here you will find a general introduction to the University, including facts and figures on our staff and student bodies, information about University Council and University governance and links to key external governance resources.

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General overview of the University
Facts and figures
University structure

School structure
University Committees
Committee structure

Glossary of terms - External Governance
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the University
Getting to and around the campuses

Primary responsibilities of Council
Formal functions and powers of Council:
- Statute XIII - The Council
- Ordinance VIII - The Council

Council members and their biographies
Effectiveness Review of Council in 2024
Good Governance and Register of Interests
(gov.uk)

Charter and Statutes
Charitable Status
Annual Report and Financial Statements

Employee Code of Conduct
Ethical Policy Framework
Conflict of Interest Policy
Freedom of Expression

Committee of University Chairs: (PDF, September 2020).
Committee of University Chairs: (PDF, November 2021)
Committee of University Chairs: (PDF)
Office for Students: (PDF)
Advance HE:

Updated 16-06-25

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