UEB, Senate and Council are supported by subcommittees. They consider and deliver more detailed work on executive, support, resource and academic matters.
Some are statutory committees which are required to ensure the University is legally compliant.
Find out more about each committee's objectives, remit, authority and membership. You can also see how often they report and where they meet. Some committees also publish their minutes.
| Name of committee | Description | Reports to |
|---|---|---|
| Oversees the ethical framework for academic activity | University Research Committee | |
| Academic Promotions Committee | Recognises and rewards excellent performance | Senate |
| Audit and Risk Committee | Advises Council on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of our internal control and risk management arrangements | Council |
| Clinical Trials Sponsorship Committee | Reviews clinical trials where there is a risk of harm to participants or the University | University Research Committee |
| Constitution and Nominations Committee | Ensures our constitutional and corporate governance framework is effective, and recommends nominations for honorary degrees | Council |
| CONTEST Oversight Group | Co-ordinates implementation of the Prevent Duty | University Executive Board |
| Teaching Committee | Governance of taught programmes of study - standards and quality of academic experience | Senate |
| Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee | Implementing strategies to create a place where equality, diversity and inclusion are valued by all | University Executive Board |
| Faculty Executive Board (Arts and Humanities) | Senior leadership decision-making body for the Faculty | University Executive Board |
| Faculty Executive Board (Sciences) | Senior leadership decision-making body for the Faculty | University Executive Board |
| Faculty Executive Board (Social Sciences) | Senior leadership decision-making body for the Faculty | University Executive Board |
| Finance Committee | Monitors the income and expenditure of the University, including oversight of the budget | Council |
| Global Strategy Committee | Oversees the development and implementation of the University's Global Plan | Senate |
| Hull York Medical School Joint Senate Committee | Academic governance relating to awards and programmes of HYMS | Senate |
| Integrated Infrastructure Board | Oversee the development and review of major infrastructure, digital and other infrastructure strategy, and associated projects and developments | University Executive Board |
| PGR Experience Committee | Oversees support and personal and professional development of postgraduate researchers | YGRS Board |
| Planning Committee | Oversees strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation at University, faculty, Professional Services and thematic level | Senate, also Finance Committee |
| Professional Services Executive Board | Senior leadership decision-making body for Professional Services | University Executive Board |
| Professional Services Research Ethics Committee | Provides advice and support on research ethics to Professional Services staff | Academic Ethics and Compliance Committee |
| People and Remuneration Committee | Oversees the pay, benefits and conditions of employment of the Vice-Chancellor and other senior staff | Council |
| Research Committee | Oversees research activity, advising on strategy, approving policy and monitoring performance | Senate |
| Risk Review Group | Advises UEB on risk management and risk registers | University Executive Board |
| Standing Committee on Assessment | Oversees policies and procedures relating to assessment of all taught and research students, including appointing examiners | University Education Committee |
| Student Life Committee | Ensures high quality services and support for students, focusing on welfare, development, recreation and wellbeing | Senate |
| Subsidiaries Management Group | Oversees operational performance, stewardship and governance of the University's subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates | University Executive Board |
| Sustainability Steering Group | Strategic leadership of the implementation and delivery of the University Sustainability Plan | University Executive Board |
| University Partnerships, Enterprise and Engagement Committee | Oversees governance of knowledge exchange, civic and community engagement and enterprise activities | Senate |
| Urgent Decisions Group | Makes decisions between meetings on matters where an urgent decision is needed | Council |
| Workplace Health and Safety Committee | Oversees implementation of health, safety and welfare policy and ensures compliance | University Executive Board |
| York Graduate Research School Board | Oversees postgraduate research provision | University Research Committee |
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