Senate is the principal academic body of the University, responsible to Council for: the overall academic policies of the University; regulating the academic work of the University in admissions, teaching, assessment and research for academic awards of the University (including Honorary Degrees); for the control and regulation of the conduct, discipline and academic progress of the Registered Students of the University.
The Senate is chaired by the Vice-Chancellor. It meets four times a year and consists of up to 60 members, including:
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The Vice-Chancellor, the Provost and Vice-Principal (ex officio)
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Pro-Vice Chancellors thematic (ex officio)
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Pro-Vice Chancellors and Heads of College (ex officio)
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The College Directors of Education and of Research and of Knowledge Transfer (ex officio)
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One other member nominated by each Head of College from the College Board
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Four academic staff members elected from each College
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The Vice-President of the Guild of Students (Education and Access) and five other student members
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Up to four other members who may be co-opted
The following sub-committees report to Senate:
For further information about the Senate, please visit the Senate website.