Strategic Planning and Governance

We are responsible for

• Supporting the University’s governance structure and processes;
• Supporting planning-related activities within the University and providing key management information;
• Developing and monitoring progress of commitments within the Strategic plan 2021-2026;
• Supporting business continuity and compliance through the effective management of risk, business continuity and emergency planning;
• Ensuring compliance with Freedom of Information and Data Protection regulations and the wider regulatory environment;
• Handling Student Complaints.

Governance

Governance Services delivers committee operations and governance advice which supports effective decision-making. The team is responsible for the care and servicing of the main governing bodies of the University: the Council and the Senate.

For more information, please visit the Governance page.

Student Complaints

The division takes responsibility for overseeing the Students Complaints Procedure and providing advice about the process.

For more information, please visit the Student Complaints page.

Legal and Compliance

The Governance Services team should be consulted when advice from external solicitors is required.

As a division we ensure compliance with the Prevent duty, Competition and Markets Authority, Modern Slavery Act, Bribery Act and Data Protection Legislation (see Information Governance).

External Speakers are assessed and approved by the University’s Registrar of Meetings, Simon Jennings.

Statement of Corporate Governance can be reviewed in the Financial Statements.