Governance and Management

The 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ 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 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ is governed and how it is managed.

How the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ is managed

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The President and Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Accountable Officer. Our 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Executive Board provides leadership and management, and collectively advises the President and Vice-Chancellor. Our Professional Services teams help deliver the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ strategy.

President and Vice-Chancellor

9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Executive Board

Professional Services

Faculties

How the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ is governed

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The Council is the governing body, responsible for setting future direction and monitoring progress. The 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Secretary's Office supports good governance and compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Council

Governance structure

Governance documents

9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ 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 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Executive Board, and their committees.

9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Committees

Charitable Status

9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ was established by Royal Charter in 1905.

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

Read more about the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ's charitable status