Senate
As set out in Statute VI, and Regulation 4, the general function and responsibility of Senate is that, ‘subject to the provisions of the Charter and the Statutes and to the general control and approval of Council, [Senate] shall be responsible for the academic standards and the direction and regulation of academic matters of the University.'
Amongst its specific powers and functions are the following: to direct and regulate teaching and examination, promote research, authorise the award or annulment of degrees, regulate admissions and the discipline of students, report to Council on any academic matter, or any matter referred to Senate by Council, discuss and declare an opinion on any matter whatsoever relating to the University and do such other acts as Council may authorise. Senate will normally exercise these powers and functions by receiving, considering and confirming reports from the Vice-Chancellor and its main committees. Senate is also responsible for the conduct of academic staff relations with Council and external bodies and receives reports from Council. Members of Senate may approach the Secretary to Senate (Amy Rogerson, Deputy University Secretary) at any time with suggestions for items of business for consideration.
To assist its conduct of business, Senate has agreed a set of Standing Orders. Following a Senate Effectiveness Review in 2017/18 Senate approved a revised set of Standing Orders (attached) at its 251st meeting held on 19 March 2018.
Role of Senators:
A description of the role of Senator can be found here:
Senate Terms of Rerence: