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University Senate

Senate is responsible for regulating and directing the academic work of the University. 

Senate oversees all academic matters on behalf of Council. It advises Council and ensures that academic governance is robust and effective.

Its work includes:

  • supervision and discipline of students
  • governance of teaching and learning, the student experience, research and knowledge exchange activities
  • advising on the academic implications of the University strategy
  • championing the academic activities of the University.

It is chaired by the Vice-Chancellor and meets at least three times per year.

Terms of reference

Find out more about the purpose of Senate, which bodies it advises and how it delegates authority. 

Terms of reference

Delegation of powers

Senate can establish committees to conduct work on its behalf and can delegate its powers and function to those committees. 

See the Senate scheme of delegation

Members
Meetings
Minutes and agendas
Senate Effectiveness Review 2021-22

Subcommittees

Senate delegates work to subcommittees (view organogram) chaired by the senior academic officers and to Faculty Boards chaired by the Faculty Deans.

The subcommittees of Senate are:

Academic Promotions Committee

Hull York Medical School Joint Senate Committee

Global Strategy Committee

Partnerships, Enterprise and Engagement Committee (University)

Planning Committee (University)

Research Committee (University)

Student Life Committee

Teaching Committee (University)