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:
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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Management and
governance
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.
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