Senate

As the University's principal 'academic board', Senate is the custodian of the institution's academic integrity. Its constitution and powers are prescribed in the Statutes and Ordinances of the University. Subject to the overall authority of Council, Senate is concerned with directing and regulating the academic life of the University, including:

• provision and standards of teaching
• promotion and standards of research
• standards of student examinations and assessments
• organisation of the Colleges, Schools and Departments of the University

Find out more about the members of the Senate.

Read the minutes of Senate meetings.

Useful documents

• Code of Practice for Academic Governance (PDF, 223kb)
• Code of Practice for Academic Governance: Terms of Reference (PDF, 339kb)
• Standing Orders 2024-2025 (PDF, 158kb)
• Senate operates in accordance with its Powers set out in Ordinance 10 (weblink)

Meetings of Senate

Senate normally holds three Ordinary meetings in each academic year – in October, February and June.

Ordinary meetings of Senate in 2024-25 (all starting at 2.00pm on a Wednesday):

• 2 October 2024
• 12 February 2025
• 11 June 2025