Senate is responsible to the Council for: general issues relating to the research, scholarship, teaching and courses at the University; for taking any action it considers necessary to safeguard the standards of awards of the University and the quality of its provision; considering the development of the academic activities of the University and the resources needed to support them and advising the Vice-Chancellor and the Council thereon; and for advising on such other matters as the Council or the Vice-Chancellor may refer to Senate. Senate meets up to four times a year and has an additional joint meeting with Council.

Terms of Reference are included in the University Committees document.

Membership for the academic year 2018-2019 is as follows:

Meeting dates for 2018-2019 are as follows:

Proposed agenda items should be sent to the Secretary at least two weeks before the meeting to enable the agenda to be set in good time. Papers should include a completed cover sheet. The template is available from the Secretary.

2019-2020

2018-2019

2017-2018

2016-2017

2015-2016

2014-2015

2013-2014

2012-2013

2011-2012

2010-2011

If you require minutes prior to this date please contact the Academic Registry.

Secretary: Miriam Moir, Head of Registry Services, Academic Registry (x5167)

Proposed agenda items should be sent to the Secretary at least two weeks before the meeting to enable the agenda to be set in good time.

Academic Planning Committee is responsible to Senate for the development of the University's academic taught portfolio and its formal strategic partnerships. This includes approval of business cases for new courses and partnerships as well as oversight of changes to existing courses and partnerships. APC meets as required throughout the academic year.

Terms of reference are published in the University Committees document.

Membership for the academic year 2017-2018 is as follows:

Heads of Schools will also be in attendance.

Meeting dates for 2018-2019 are as follows:

Additional meetings may be arranged to deal with specific University initiatives.

Secretary: Marcus Wood, Principal Registry Officer, Academic Registry (x5066)

Research and Enterprise Committee is responsible to Senate for monitoring and reviewing research performance across the University, and to identify priority areas for research and enterprise effort and activity. Through the Research Degree Committee (RDC), it also monitors the research student environment and related strategies. The Committee meets a minimum of three times during the academic year.

Terms of Reference are included in the University Committees document.

Membership for the academic year 2017-2018 is as follows:

Meeting dates for 2017-2018 are as follows:

Proposed agenda items should be sent to the Secretary at least two weeks before the meeting to enable the agenda to be set in good time. Papers should include a completed cover sheet.

Secretary: Anne Evans, Research & Enterprise Development Unit Manager (x5016)

Proposed agenda items should be sent to the Secretary at least two weeks before the meeting to enable the agenda to be set in good time. Papers should include a completed cover sheet.

The Education Committee is responsible to Senate for issues relating to learning, teaching and assessment in respect of the University's academic taught portfolio. This will include putting into operation the educational aspects of the strategic plan, responsibility for the maintenance of quality and standards, and oversight of all aspects of the student journey. EDU meets three times per year plus an additional meeting to audit the Annual Monitoring process.

Terms of Reference are published in the University Committees document.

Membership for the academic year 2017-2018 is as follows:

Meeting dates for 2017-2018 are as follows:

Proposed agenda items should be sent to the Secretary at least two weeks before the meeting to enable the agenda to be set in good time. Papers should include a completed cover sheet.

Secretary: Marcus Wood, Principal Registry Officer, Academic Registry (x5066)

Proposed agenda items should be sent to the Secretary at least two weeks before the meeting to enable the agenda to be set in good time.