University Court
The Court is the supreme governing body of the University. It is responsible for the appointment of both the Chancellor and the Principal and Vice Chancellor. It oversees the general strategic direction of the University and is responsible for its administration, employment (including safety), financial, property and all legal matters. The Court arranges for the Principal to discharge its functions relating to the organisation and management of the University.
The Court is required to delegate to Senate certain functions relating to the academic work of the University. The Court is assisted in discharging its functions under the University constitution and the Financial Memorandum with the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) by its committees. The committees are: Audit; Nominations; Policy and Resources; Honorary Awards; Health and Safety; and Remuneration.
University Court and Commitee Structure
