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Decision Making

Policy proposals and decisions. Decision making processes, internal criteria and procedures, consultations.

Council and Senate	There are two decision-making bodies in the University; these are the Council and Senate. The Council is the University's supreme governing body, responsible for setting its strategic direction and policies, and for the University's finance and assets. The Senate is the highest academic body, responsible for the University's academic policies and for regulating academic work and standards.
University Council	Information about The Council Council minutes The following Committees report to Council: Audit and Risk Committee Finance and Infrastructure Committee Nominations and Governance Committee Remuneration and Workforce Strategy Committee You can find the terms of reference for these sub-committees on our Council pages.
Senate	Information about Senate Senate Minutes The Following Committees report to Senate: Education and Student Experience Committee University Research Committee You can find the terms of reference for these Committees on our Senate pages.
Executive and Senior Leadership Team	The Vice Chancellors’ Executive meet and is the University's principal management committee responsible for the strategic leadership and management of the University – Terms of Reference
Academic Committee	The Academic Assembly which consists of the members of the Academic Staff, Research Staff, Other Related (Teaching) Staff, may discuss and declare an opinion on any matter -affecting the University. A Standing Committee supports the Academic Assembly compliance with its responsibilities within our Ordinances.
Colleges	The University has three colleges each has a College Management Team and Forums defined within our Ordinances – Further information is on our College Committees and other Statutory Bodies webpage