Minutes of Senate meetings
The official minutes from University Senate meetings since the 2018/19 academic year.
Senate
Senate is responsible for regulating and directing the academic work of the University.
Meetings, minutes and agendas
Senate meets several times each academic year and makes its minutes publicly available. Check the agenda deadlines if you need to submit items and supporting papers for Senate meetings.
Senate meeting dates
The dates of Senate meetings from the 2019/20 academic year to the 2024/25 academic year.
Agenda deadlines for Senate meetings
Deadlines for agenda items and supporting papers for University Senate meetings for the 2023/24 academic year.
Committee Report Templates
Please download the accessible format templates for use when submitting reports to UEB, Council, Senate and their committees.
Senate meeting minutes for the 2023/24 academic year
The official minutes of University Senate meetings for the academic year from August 2023 to July 2024.
Members
Senate is a governing body consisting of staff and students. The Chair of Senate is the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ian White.
Senate Membership
Senate is responsible for regulating and directing the academic work of the University.
Regulations and structure
Senate's rules and regulations, including terms of reference and governance structure, which shows the boards and committees reporting to Senate. In February 2023, Senate approved its Parental Leave Policy.
Senate terms of reference
The terms of reference for the University Senate, including its functions and procedural rules.
Standing orders of Senate
The standard operating procedures explain the conduct and responsibilities of Senate and its committees.
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.
Council and Senate governance structure
A diagram of the structure of the boards and committees that report to Council and Senate.
Review of Senate business and operations
Find out about the work Senate is doing this year to review the way it works
Senate Parental Leave Policy
The Policy aims to provide a transparent mechanism by which temporary vacancies on Senate are filled when a member takes any type of parental leave.
University Charter, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations
Read about the governance of the University, including our Royal Charter and information required by The Office for Students (OfS).
Charter of the University of Bath
The Charter of Incorporation that was granted to us in 1966.
Statutes of the University of Bath
The Statutes provide the constitutional framework that allows the University to govern its affairs.
University Ordinances
The Ordinances set out how the University is governed within the principles of the Charter and Statutes.
Regulations for Students 2022/23
The regulations students at the University need to follow while studying here.
Regulations for Student Apprentices 2022/23
The regulations student apprentices at the University need to follow while studying here.
Honorary degrees
View guidelines for nominating a candidate to receive an honorary degree.
Submit a nomination for an Honorary Master’s Degree
The procedure for nominating a candidate to receive an honorary master’s degree, including the criteria for an award and the nomination form.
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.
Useful Links to Senate Resources
Useful links to Senate resources.
Useful Links to Senate Resources
The publication contains a number of useful links to Senate resources.