Management and governance

The University of Nottingham is a corporation formed by Royal Charter and holds charitable status. Two main bodies are involved in the governance of the University:

  • Council
  • Senate

The day-to-day management of the University is the responsibility of University Executive Board.

Council

The University's governing body is the Council, which meets five times a year. It approves the strategic plans of the University and is ultimately responsible for its finances, buildings and staff.

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It approves all major developments and receives regular reports from Executive Officers, and is required to present audited financial statements. The Council is made up of:

  • 14 external members
  • two student members
  • 9 academic members
  • the Registrar is Secretary to the Council

Find out more about the University Council

Senate

The academic authority of the University is the Senate, which meets three times a year. Its responsibility is to direct and regulate teaching and examinations, and to promote research. The Senate is chaired by the Vice-Chancellor and its membership includes:

  • all Heads of Schools
  • Pro-Vice-Chancellors
  • Deans
  • elected representatives of professors
  • non-professorial staff
  • student representatives

University Executive Board

The University’s Executive Board meets monthly and comprises:

  • Vice-Chancellor
  • Deputy Vice-Chancellor
  • Pro-Vice-Chancellors  
  • Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellors
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Registrar
  • Chief Digital Officer
  • Director of Human Resources
Governance Support

Support for the governance of the University is provided by the Registrar's Department.

University of Nottingham Strategy

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