Governance and Management

The ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý is an independent corporation whose legal status derives from a Royal Charter granted in 1905. It is an exempt charity regulated by the Office for Students.

Explore how the ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý is governed and how it is managed.

How the ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý is managed

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The President and Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Accountable Officer. Our ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý Executive Board provides leadership and management, and collectively advises the President and Vice-Chancellor. Our Professional Services teams help deliver the ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý strategy.

President and Vice-Chancellor

ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý Executive Board

Professional Services

Faculties

How the ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý is governed

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The Council is the governing body, responsible for setting future direction and monitoring progress. The ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý Secretary's Office supports good governance and compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý Council

Governance structure

Governance documents

ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý Secretary's Office

Information Governance

Policies and guidance on our information compliance, records management and archives.

GDPR and Data Protection

Privacy Notices

Guidelines for Employees

Terms of Reference

View the terms of reference for our Council, Senate, the ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý Executive Board, and their committees.

ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý Committees

Charitable Status

ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý was established by Royal Charter in 1905.

In common with many other universities, it is an exempt charity.

Read more about the ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý's charitable status