Governance

The governing body of the University and the board of directors of the company shall be known as the Governing Council. The following sets out the primary responsibilities exercised by the Governing Council.

Governing Council responsibilities

Determine the educational character and academic direction and integrity of the University
Approve the mission and strategic aims of the University
Ensure the establishment and monitoring of systems of control and accountability
Ensure that the University fulfils its legal obligations
Ensure that there are procedures for handling internal grievance, conflicts of interest, fraud and corruption; and to ensure that staff can raise matters of concern
Ensure that processes are in place to monitor and evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the University
Monitor and evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the Governing Council itself
Conduct its business in accordance with best practice
Ensure that students benefit from a valuable learning experience

The powers and framework for governance are set out in the Governing Council Ordinances and Articles of Association and is guided by the Committee of University Chairs (CUC) HE Code of Governance - Updated 2020.

View a full list of the Primary Responsibilities of Governing Council.

You can read the letter from the Privy Council establishing the University of Derby in 1993.

The University engaged in an external Governance Effectiveness Review in 2023.

2023/24 Governing Council Meetings:

13 September 2023, 2pm Seminar, 3pm to 6pm Meeting
23 November 2023, 9am to 4pm (Joint strategy event with the VC Executive Group)
24 November 2023, 10am Seminar, 11am to 2pm Meeting
7 February 2024, 2pm Seminar, 3pm to 6pm Meeting
25 April 2024, 2pm Seminar, 3pm to 6pm Meeting
16 May 2024, 9am to 4pm (Joint strategy event with the VC Executive Group)
4 July 2024, 2pm Seminar, 3pm to 6pm Meeting

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Committees

The committees of the Governing Council of the University of Derby.

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Governors

The Governors who make up the Governing Council of the University of Derby.

Published minutes

The University publishes its approved minutes of the Governing Council and the Remuneration Committee.

Useful information

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About us as a charity

The University of Derby is an exempt charity whose objects are, for the public benefit, to promote and advance education and training; and to promote, undertake and advance research.

Chancellor

The Chancellor is our non-executive ceremonial head, who normally presides at meetings of the University Court and at official events, such as the awards ceremonies. Our current Chancellor is Wil...

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Governance

Governing Council responsibilities

2023/24 Governing Council Meetings:

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