Charter & Statutes and Ordinances & Regulations

The Charter and Statutes provide part of the regulatory framework for the University and its staff and students. The Charter defines the objects, powers, officers and statutory bodies of the University. It defines the University as a teaching, research and examining body and includes such fundamental powers as those of awarding degrees. The Statutes prescribe details concerning the members of the University, officers of the University, the membership and functions of statutory bodies (including Court and Senate), conditions of service which apply to academic staff of the University and other miscellaneous provisions (such as the service of notices and contracts).

The Ordinances contain details on the way in which the University is governed within the general framework of the Charter and Statutes. The Regulations provide the framework for the academic work of the University, the education of its students, and such other matters as lie within the functions of Senate (such as committees and awards). They cover governance issues, staffing matters, student matters - admissions, fees, examinations, graduation, awards etc - and programmes of study. Ordinances set out the principles behind the regulations. Regulations determine the detailed operation of the University.