UNIVERSITY SENATE
The University Senate is constituted to discharge the functions of the University Court relating to the overall planning, co-ordination, development and supervision of the academic work of the University. It has particular responsibility under the University Constitution for the granting of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other awards. The Principal and Vice-Chancellor is the Chair of the Senate.
The Senate is assisted in the discharge of its duties by a number of sub committees, which are detailed within the UWS Committee Framework.
The Senate meets four times a year.
DATES OF MEETINGS FOR SESSION 2024/2025
- Wednesday 02 October 2024
- Wednesday 11 December 2024
- Wednesday 26 March 2025
- Wednesday 11 June 2025
UWS Regulatory Framework 2024-25
This document is UWS's Regulatory Framework for Academic Programmes and Awards. it outlines all aspects of our awards from programme admission and recognition of prior learning, to programme titles and types, programme composition, assessment, exit awards, as well as our code of discipline and appeals for students.
View our UWS Regulatory Framework 2024-25 (pdf)Senate Office
The Senate Office provides professional officer support and administration for the Senate, the constitutions of the University committees and the Regulatory Framework for the maintenance of quality and standards of courses of study leading to the University’s academic awards and other distinctions.
Any queries in relation to the Senate should be directed to:
Donna McMillan, Secretary to Senate, donna.mcmillan@uws.ac.uk
Elizabeth Marshall, Assistant Secretary to Senate, elizabeth.marshall@uws.ac.uk
Lesley Lloyd, Court & Senate Office Co-ordinator, lesley.lloyd@uws.ac.uk
Last updated: 26/06/2024