Senate terms of reference and membership
The terms of reference and membership for the University Senate, including its functions and procedural rules.
Senate
Senate is the principal body responsible for the regulation and direction of the University鈥檚 academic activities, including academic standards and quality.
Senate membership and meetings
Our membership, rules and regulations and meeting information.
Standing Orders of Senate
The standard operating procedures explain the conduct and responsibilities of Senate and its committees.
Meeting dates and agenda deadlines for Senate
Deadlines for agenda items and supporting papers for University Senate meetings.
Senate minutes
Senate publishes its minutes once they have been approved.
Member of Senate Role Description
Please read the role description for a member of Senate.
Boards of Studies
The Faculty, School and Doctoral Boards of Studies are responsible to Senate for key academic functions and have a series of subcommittees.
Boards of Studies
The Faculty, School and Doctoral Boards of Studies are responsible to Senate for key academic functions
Standing orders of the Boards of Studies
The standard operating procedures explain the conduct and responsibilities of the Boards of Studies.
Calendar of Meetings of Boards of Studies for the Academic Year 2026/27
Responsible to Senate for all matters relating to the organisation of education, teaching and research in the Faculty/School, including all examination matters.
Faculty/School Research and Knowledge Exchange Committees terms of reference
The terms of reference for the Faculty/School Research & Knowledge Exchange Committees, including its primary responsibilities, functions and procedural rules.
Faculties and School Learning, Teaching and Quality Committees terms of reference
The terms of reference and procedural rules for the Faculties' and School's Learning, Teaching and Quality Committees.
Academic Department Committee Structure
An overview of the committee structure for academic departments
Additional information for colleagues
Additional information about some of the procedures agreed by Senate
Awards and prizes procedure
The procedure for the establishment, award and amendment of Faculty, School and University awards and prizes.
Honorary and Visiting Academic Appointments
Understand the criteria and procedure for conferment of a title of an honorary or visiting academic appointment.
Professor Emeritus appointments
Understand the criteria and procedure for conferment of a title of Professor Emeritus.
Council and Senate Joint Scheme of Delegation
The Joint Scheme of Delegation explains the responsibilities that Council has given to committees and officers of the University to act on its behalf.