The University of Birmingham’s Council is a “trustee” of the University’s investment portfolios - they are legally responsible for the proper investment and safekeeping of these funds.
Decision-making committees
- Strategy, Planning and Resources Committee (SPRC): Responsible for governance of the University’s investment portfolios, on behalf of Council – receive regular reports on the activities of Investment Sub-Committee and have opportunity to comment. Committee membership includes student representation from the President of the Guild.
- Investment Sub-Committee (ISC): Established by SPRC to determine the investment strategy and monitor performance that supports the objectives of the University.
Hierarchy of decision-making committees
View an accessible version of this flowchart
In addition to the Decision-making committees, Sustainability Steering Group (SSG) reviews and provides input and feedback on the Responsible Investment Policy annually to inform ISC and SPRC. This group includes representatives from across the University, including student representatives.
The University is open to feedback and suggestions. You can do this in one of two ways.
- Staff and students can submit feedback and suggestions using our feedback form. Whilst we cannot respond to each individual submission, we will group feedback and present to Investment Sub-Committee annually for consideration.
Investments feedback form
- Students: Submit your feedback directly to the President of the Guild of Students or approach your local Guild representative.