In addition to Academic Council, the University’s governance structure includes four sub-committees of the Court of Governors.
Each sub-committee has specific responsibilities, delegated by the Court and defined in the committee terms of reference.
Audit and Risk Committee
The Audit and Risk Committee reviews the work of the external and internal auditors of the University. The Committee considers reports on risk management, control, governance and value for money, together with recommendations for the improvement of the University’s systems of internal control and management’s response and implementation plans. It also receives and considers reports from the Office for Students and monitors adherence with the regulatory requirements. It reviews the University’s annual financial statements and accounting policies.
Members: Charlotte Morgan (Chair), Jessica Figueras, Jameela Khan, Shehma Shabbir
Meeting dates 2025-26: 16 September 2025, 17 November 2025, 20 January 2026, 17 March 2026, 16 June 2026
Governance and Nominations Committee
The Governance and Nominations Committee advises the Court on the effectiveness of governance structures and arrangements, appointment of new members, the terms of existing members as well as the perceived skills balance required on the Court and its committees. The Committee also leads on the recruitment of holders of senior posts and proposes nominees for other relevant roles and awards.
Members: Lynne Berry (Chair), Caron Bradshaw (Deputy Chair), Peter Bonfield, Jane Robson, Henryetta Simpson, Tom Toumazis, Ian Wilmot
Meeting dates 2025-26: 17 September 2025, 25 February 2026, 13 May 2026
Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee reviews the salaries, terms and conditions of employment, and performance measures for members of the University Executive Board.
Members: Jane Robson (Chair), Matthew Appleton (non-governor member), Lynne Berry, Caron Bradshaw, Terrance James
Meeting dates 2025-26: 15 April 2026, 29 July 2026
Resources Committee
The Resources Committee advises the Court on strategic matters related to the human, financial, digital and physical resources of the University, oversees associated strategies and acts on delegated authority from the Court to approve proposals within the parameters set out in the Financial Regulations.
Members: Terrance James (Chair), Tom Toumazis (Deputy Chair), John Ball, Andrea Bertone, Peter Bonfield,
Meeting dates 2025-26: 18 September 2025, 17 November 2025, 12 February 2026, 23 April 2026, 18 June 2026