Governance

The governing body of the University and the board of directors of the company shall be known as the Governing Council. The following sets out the primary responsibilities exercised by the Governing Council.

Governing Council responsibilities

Determine the educational character and academic direction and integrity of the University
Approve the mission and strategic aims of the University
Ensure the establishment and monitoring of systems of control and accountability
Ensure that the University fulfils its legal obligations
Ensure that there are procedures for handling internal grievance, conflicts of interest, fraud and corruption; and to ensure that staff can raise matters of concern
Ensure that processes are in place to monitor and evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the University
Monitor and evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the Governing Council itself
Conduct its business in accordance with best practice
Ensure that students benefit from a valuable learning experience

The powers and framework for governance are set out in the Ordinances and Articles of Association and is guided by the Committee of University Chairs (CUC) CUC HE Code of Governance - Updated 2018.

A full list of the Primary Responsibilities of Governing Council is available to download.

The Letter from the Privy Council is available to download.

2019/20 Governing Council Meetings:

5 July 2019, 1pm Seminar, 2pm to 4.30pm Meeting
19 September 2019, 4.30pm to 6.30pm (Informal Meeting)
8 November 2019, 12pm Seminar, 1pm to 3.30pm Meeting
13 and 14 November 2019 (strategic residential with Extended VC Executive Group and Academic Board)
13 February 2020, 4.30pm to 6.30pm (Informal Meeting)
1 April 2020, 2pm Seminar, 3pm to 5.30pm Meeting
12 May 2020, 9am to 3pm (Joint strategy event with the Extended VC Executive Group)
3 July 2020, 1pm Seminar, 2pm to 4.30pm Meeting

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Committees

The committees of the Governing Council of the University of Derby.

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Governors

The Governors who make up the Governing Council of the University of Derby.

Published minutes

The University publishes its approved minutes of the Governing Council and the Remuneration Committee.

Useful information

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About us as a charity

The University of Derby is an exempt charity whose objects are, for the public benefit, to promote and advance education and training; and to promote, undertake and advance research.

Chancellor

The Chancellor is our non-executive ceremonial head, who normally presides at meetings of the University Court and at official events, such as the awards ceremonies. Our current Chancellor is Wil...

Company information

Full company information about the University of Derby.

University Court

University Court is a forum which explores strategic issues through lively discussion. It is a sounding board for the University. The existence of the University Court is required by the Articles...

Us as a charity

The University of Derby is an exempt charity whose objects are, for the public benefit, to promote and advance education and training; and to promote, undertake and advance research.

Whistleblowing

Our whistleblowing procedure is designed to enable you to raise your concerns about serious malpractice at an early stage and in a safe manner. We want you to raise the matter when it becomes a c...

Governance

Governing Council responsibilities

2019/20 Governing Council Meetings:

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