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University Facts and Figures

Historical and Heritage

Maps and Travel

University Departments

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Prospectuses

Role and Responsibilities of Council Members (PDF)

Induction and Development of Members of Council (PDF)

- A description of the induction materials, meetings and events available to new members of Council, but is also relevant to existing members.

Guidance on the use of personal electronic devices and email accounts (PDF)

University Central Committee Structure (PDF)

University Committees

- Committee memberships and terms of reference.

Council Members

University Statutes (PDF)

- Statutes of the University, including those relating to the membership and powers of the Council.

University Calendar

- The Calendar of the University, including the Charter and Regulations of Council.

Council Papers and Minutes

Review of the Effectiveness of the Council (PDF)

- Report on the Review of the Effectiveness of the Council (2024).

Our University Vision

Financial Control and Governance

Annual Report and Financial Statements

University Risk Management Policy and Process

Our Code of Ethics

- The University Framework for Decision-making Relating to Ethical and Reputational Risk.

- Committee of University Chairs Higher Education Code of Governance (September 2020).

- Funding terms and conditions for the period to 31 July 2019.

- A website designed for university Governors, with links to a range of resources.

- Resources for Governors of UK Universities and Colleges of Higher Education, Getting to Grips Series. These guides cover academic standards, quality and the student experience, audit, estates and infrastructure, finance, human resources, internationalisation, research and knowledge transfer, and risk.

- Governing bodies, equality and diversity: A handbook for governors of higher education institutions (Advance HE / Equality Challenge Unit, April 2009).

- What's required of a charity trustee, including their responsibilities to the charity.

Charity Fundraising - Trustee Checklist

- Charity Commission checklist for trustees in discharging their duties over fundraising, including a link to full guidance.

Remuneration Committees

- A CUC Illustrative Practice Note on senior staff remuneration.

Governing body responsibility for counter-terrorism and the Prevent agenda

- A CUC Illustrative Practice Note.