Council
We are responsible for governance of the University.
We are the governing body of the University, comprised of staff, students and external members, all appointed on a voluntary basis.
We are responsible for governance of the University.
Information about the history of the University, our mission statement, academic goals and governance structure, and the principles and duties of Council.
We meet several times each academic year and our minutes are publicly available once approved. Check the deadlines for submitting items and supporting papers for Council meetings.
The dates of Council meetings from the 2014/15 academic year to the 2024/25 academic year.
This publication framework sets out the agreed policy on the redaction of Council minutes published to the University website.
Deadlines for agenda items and supporting papers for University Council meetings in the 2021/22 to 2022/23 academic year.
Council publishes its minutes once they have been approved.
The official minutes of University Council meetings for the academic year from August 2022 to July 2023.
Please download the accessible format templates for use when submitting reports to UEB, Council, Senate and their committees.
Our rules and regulations, including our terms of reference, and our governance structure, which shows the committees reporting to Council.
The terms of reference for the University Council, including its functions and procedural rules
The standard operating procedures explain the conduct and responsibilities of Council and its committees.
The Joint Scheme explains how Council grants authority for University matters to other committees and officers.
The Joint Scheme of Delegation explains the responsibilities that Council has given to committees and officers of the University to act on its behalf.
A diagram of the structure of the boards and committees that report to Council and Senate.
Find out what Council is doing to further improve its performance.
Read about the governance of the University, including our Royal Charter and information required by The Office for Students (OfS).
The Charter of Incorporation that was granted to us in 1966.
The Statutes provide the constitutional framework that allows the University to govern its affairs.
The Ordinances set out how the University is governed within the principles of the Charter and Statutes.
We have general responsibility for the functioning of the University as well as oversight of University finances, investments, and the estate and buildings.
Contact us for more information or if you have any queries about Council.