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 Senate Committee Framework:
UWS Senate Committee Framework (pdf)
The Senate meets four times a year.
DATES OF MEETINGS FOR SESSION 2026/2027
- Thursday 8th October 2026
- Thursday 10th December 2026
- Thursday 25th March 2027
- Thursday 10th June 2027
UWS Regulatory Framework 2026-27
This document is UWS's Regulatory Framework for Academic Programmes and Awards. It outlines the requirements for our awards from admission, prior learning, credit framework, programme composition, assessment and student appeals. It also includes the Student Code of Conduct and regulations for research degrees.
View our UWS Regulatory Framework 2026-27 (pdf)Previous Versions of the UWS Regulatory Framework
Senate Office
The Senate Office provides professional officer support and administration for the Senate, the constitutions of the Senate 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:
Gavin Lee, Vice-Principal (Strategy) and University Secretary, gavin.lee@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: 24/08/2026