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Council's membership

Constituency and membership

Also see Member profiles for more information.

Dr Alice Maynard, Chair of Council and Pro-Chancellor (until March 2026) 
Mr Philip Carpenter, Pro-Chancellor, (until July 2027)
Mr Chris Thompson, (Pro-Chancellor, Treasurer, and Senior Independent Lay Member of Council) (until July 2026)

Other independent members

Ms Lindsey Fussell (until July 2027)
Professor Simon Best (until October 2024)
Ms Judith McNicol (until October 2024)
Professor John Loughhead (until October 2024) 
Professor Dame Vicki Bruce (until January 2026)
Ms Abisola Barber (until May 2025)
Dr Philip Rycroft (until February 2025)
Mr David Watson (until January 2026)
Vacancy

Vice-Chancellor and President

Professor Charlie Jeffery

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost

Professor Ken Badcock

Four members elected by the Senate, including one Pro-Vice-Chancellor 

Professor Lesley Stewart, Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (until July 2024)
Professor Nicky Milner, Archaeology (until July 2024)
Professor Kieran Gibson, School of Physics, Engineering and Technology (until February 2024)
Professor Kiran Trehan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Partnerships and Engagement) (until September 2023)

Two members of (and elected by) Professional Services staff

Mr Andy Durrant, Head of Estates Operations and Maintenance (until December 2023)
Mr Jonny Exon, College Manager and Interim CEO of the Graduate Students' Association (until November 2024)

President of the Students' Union

Mr Pierrick Roger (until July 2024)

President of the Graduate Students' Association

Maierdanni Nasier (until July 2024)

In attendance

Dr Adam Dawkins, University Secretary
Dr Joss Ivory, Chief Operating Officer
Mr Jeremy Lindley, Director of Finance

Information about Council Members

University Council Chair

Who to contact

2022-2023

Council Pre-meeting events

  • Tuesday 29 November 2022, 15:30-18:30
  • Tuesday 28 February 2023, 15:30-18:30
  • Wednesday 17 May 2023, 15:30-18:30
  • Monday 24 July 2023, 15:30-18:30

Council Dinners

  • Tuesday 29 November 2022, 18:30-21:30
  • Tuesday 28 February 2023, 18:30-21:30
  • Wednesday 17 May 2023, 18:30-21:30

All Council meetings will take place in room RCH/103, Ron Cooke Hub unless otherwise specified

  • Wednesday 30 November 2022, 09:30-13:30
  • Wednesday 1 March 2023 09:30-13:30
  • Thursday 18 May 2023, 09:30-13:30
  • Monday 24 July 2023, 09:30-13:30

Council Away Day - Friday 7 October 2022 - The Lakehouse, Ron Cooke Hub

2023-2024

Council Pre-meeting events

  • Tuesday 28 November 2023, 15:30-18:30
  • Tuesday 27 February 2024, 15:30-18:30

Council Dinners

  • Tuesday 28 November 2023, 18:30-21:30
  • Tuesday 27 February 2024, 18:30-21:30

All Council meetings will take place in room RCH/103, Ron Cooke Hub unless otherwise specified

  • Wednesday 29 November 2023, 09:30-13:30
  • Wednesday 28 February 2024, 09:30-13:30

Council Away Day - Friday 6 October 2023 - Treehouse, Berrick Saul Building