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 and School Committee Structure
An overview of the committee structure for academic faculties and the School of Management
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.
Submit a nomination for an Honorary Doctorate Degree
The procedure for nominating a candidate to receive an honorary doctorate degree, including the criteria for an award and the nomination form.
Submit a nomination for an Honorary Master鈥檚 Degree
The procedure for nominating a candidate to receive an honorary master鈥檚 degree, including the criteria for an award and the nomination form.
Academic Staff Appeal Committee procedures
The procedures for staff appealing against a decision of the Academic Staff Committee, and the Academic Staff Appeal Committee when hearing the appeal.