Governance and Management

The СŷÊÓÆµ 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 СŷÊÓÆµ is governed and how it is managed.

How the СŷÊÓÆµ is managed

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

President and Vice-Chancellor

СŷÊÓÆµ Executive Board

Professional Services

Faculties

How the СŷÊÓÆµ is governed

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

СŷÊÓÆµ Council

Governance structure

Governance documents

СŷÊÓÆµ 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 СŷÊÓÆµ Executive Board, and their committees.

СŷÊÓÆµ Committees

Charitable Status

СŷÊÓÆµ was established by Royal Charter in 1905.

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

Read more about the СŷÊÓÆµ's charitable status