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Governance
How the University is governed
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The Board of Governors
The University's Board of Governors oversees the discharge of the University's legal and regulatory responsibilities as well as the strategic development and overall performance of University business.
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The Academic Board
The Academic Board is the Universiy's main academic authority as a degree awarding body. It guides the University's academic development, sets standards and determines curriculum content.
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Board of Governors committees
The Board of Governors is supported by a committee structure. The committees act under delegated powers in an advisory capacity.
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University Executive Board
The Vice-Chancellor is the chief executive of the University and is supported by the University Executive Board.
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Ensuring students are represented
The University is dedicated to ensuring there is student representation at every level of the board and committee structure.
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Academic quality and standards
The University has a robust Academic Quality Framework for safeguarding academic standards and improving the student experience.
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