Our Structure
The University is governed by two main bodies: Council and Senate. At the head of the University are the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shearer West.
University structure
Management and governance
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:
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.
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
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
The day-to-day management of the University is the responsibility of University Executive Board.
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.