The Board of Governors is the University's governing body. It is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the University and for holding it to account in a demonstrable and open way that promotes public confidence in higher education. The terms of reference for the Board are set out in the Instrument and Articles of Government [PDF]
The Board has ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the University complies with all its legal and regulatory obligations, and takes the final decisions on all matters of fundamental concern to the University. It conducts its affairs in an open and transparent manner.
The Board of Governors has delegated authority to a number of committees which report to the Board. These include the University’s Academic Board, a committee which the University’s Instruments and Articles require the Board of Governors to establish.
The terms of reference (ToR) and membership of the Board’s sub-committees are available in the Document Search
Committee support for the University's governing body and its subcommittees is provided by Governance & Planning.
Committee support for the Academic Board is provided by the Quality department.