Governance Unit
The Governance Unit provides support for the governance and management of the University through administration of the Board of Governors and the Academic Board and their respective committees.
The Governance Unit is led by the University Secretary and Clerk to the Governors William Callaway and the Unit works closely with the Vice Chancellor and the Executive.
The Governance Unit is responsible for the following areas:
Information on the Board of Governors Committees, Membership and Terms of Reference can be found on the following sites:
- Academic Board
- Quality Assurance Committee
- Learning and Teaching Enhancement Committee
- Research and Innovation Committee
Term Dates
For University term dates, please see the term dates page.
Committee Schedule
The schedule of Academic Board and its Committees for 2025/26 is available here.
The University’s Honorary Awards Scheme celebrates the significant achievements of individuals who have made an outstanding contribution in their chosen field(s) of activity, and have a connection with the University’s heritage and mission.
Each year staff are invited to submit nominations for Honorary Doctorates and Fellowships to be awarded at the University’s Graduation Ceremonies. Nominations are considered by the Conferments Committee, which meets annually. The Committee is Chaired by the Vice Chancellor and has both staff and Governor representation.
The Governance Unit is responsible for co-ordinating and managing the University’s internal audit programme.
Annually, the University agrees a programme of internal audits, which provide an independent review of different areas of business across the University. These areas are aligned with the University’s risk register and contribute to the University’s risk management.
The audits facilitate the identification of risks and opportunities and seek assurances that the institution is operating effectively. Each year a follow up review is conducted to evaluate developments implemented following the audit.
The Audit reports are submitted to the Audit Committee for review and presented to the Board of Governors.
Contact Us
Please direct enquiries to:
The email account is checked daily and emails are directed accordingly. Staff within the Unit are part time and therefore this ensures we respond to your request as soon as possible.