The Audit Committee considers issues of governance, risk management and value for money, and reviews the annual accounts of the University, together with the views of the external auditor thereon. The Committee also monitors both the response of University management to the reports of the internal auditor, and the work of the auditors, both internal and external.

see also: audit

The University Collections Committee advises the Court on policy regarding the development and exploitation of the University's collections of items of historical and artistic interest, and on the acquisition and management of these collections.

see also: collections

This shows the main Committee structure of the University with reporting lines from the Senate which is responsible for the teaching, promotion of research and discipline of the University, and the Court which is the governing body of the University.

see also: management

Briefings and summaries are issued by The Court and Senate recording their regular meetings. Monthly summaries from Court, Senate, Planning & Management Executive and its boards to keep you informed of important strategic, project, funding and policy developments as well as important news affecting the University are also accessible here.

see also: briefing, corporate

The Court Emergency Committee has full delegated power to act on behalf of the Court during vacations or, when necessary by reason of urgency, between meetings of the Court.

see also: court, emergency

The Discipline Committee deals with student disciplinary matters of a major nature in the first instance and with appeals in the case of minor offences against a decision of a Dean, Warden or the Librarian.

see also: appeal, conduct, discipline

The Endowment Committee is a committee of Court, reporting direct to the Court. Its purpose is to assist the Court in discharging its responsibilities with regard to donations, endowments and legacies in the context of the University as a charitable body.

see also: endowment

The Estate Strategy Committee ensures that the University addresses estate issues and implications of the strategic plan, budgets, and the requirements of funding authorities. The Committee ensures the application of management controls to building and maintenance projects, and advises Court on performance measures and benchmarking comparisons for the estate function.

see also: estate, strategy

The University's Estate Strategy Committee Annual Report provides details of the performance of the Estate Office and information on the staffing, turnover, the main areas of operation and the main projects undertaken. It also provides an indication of the future strategic priorities of the Estate Office.

see also: estate, report, strategy

The role of the University Ethics Committee is explained and its relation to School ethical review processes. Ethical issues surrounding animal and human tissue related projects as well as non-animal ethical issues are outlined.

see also: ethics, review