Council
Council is the governing and executive body of the University and its Trustee Board. Subject to the powers of Senate, it has ultimate responsibility for all the affairs of the University. The core responsibilities of Council include:
- setting the strategic direction of the University
- the custody, control and disposition of all its property and finance
- reviewing the work of the University
- advancing the interests of the University, maintaining its efficiency and encouraging the prosecution of learning and research in the University.
The Secretary of the Council, by Statute, is the Registrar and Secretary. The University Secretary (Interim) to Senate and Council is Peter Judge.
Council Effectiveness Review 2010
A quinquennial review of Council was conducted by Dr David Fletcher of David Fletcher Consulting Ltd who presented his findings to Council at its Awayday on 24 September 2010. The paper summarises the review process undertaken by Dr Fletcher and his conclusions.
Further information on Council, who its members are and the key role played by Council in the life of the University can be found at engage more directly with the work of Council.
Council Meeting Dates: Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Date | Document Submission Date |
| Tuesday 16 October 2012 | Thursday 4 October 2012 (10.00 am) |
| Tuesday 20 November 2012 | Thursday 8 November 2012 (10.00 am) |
| Tuesday 29 January 2013 | Thursday 17 January 2013 (10.00 am) |
| Tuesday 19 March 2013 | Thursday 7 March 2013 (10.00 am) |
| Tuesday 14 May 2013 | Thursday 2 May 2013 (10.00 am) |
| Tuesday 2 July 2013 | Thursday 20 June 2013 (10.00 am) |
The deadline for receipt of documents for items to be included on the agenda for meetings of Council are set out above. A cover sheet is required for all documents going to Council a copy of which can be found here .
Please follow the link below for information on the latest University Executive Committee (UEC) business meetings to which items must be submitted in order to be considered for inclusion on the Council Agenda.
UEC Scheduling of Business 2012-2013
Please contact Peter Judge, Kate Deeming or Kendra Greaves if you wish an item to be included on the agenda for a Council meeting.
Council Meeting Dates: Academic Year 2013 - 2014
Date | Document Submission Date |
| Tuesday 24 September 2013 | Thursday 12 September 2013 (10.00 am) |
| Tuesday 26 November 2013 | Thursday 14 November 2013 (10.00 am) |
| Tuesday 28 January 2014 | Thursday 16 January 2014 (10.00 am) |
| Tuesday 25 March 2014 | Thursday 13 March 2014 (10.00 am) |
| Tuesday 20 May 2014 | Thursday 8 May 2014 (10.00 am) |
| Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Thursday 3 July 2014 (10.00 am) |
Minutes earlier than 1 August 2009 (where published) can be obtained from the Committee Secretary. However, inquirers who are external to the University may be asked to submit a formal request for consideration under the Freedom of Information Act and charges may apply.
