2025-26
Principal Committees of the University
University Court
The Court has ultimate responsibility for the deployment of resources in the University and for the strategic plans of the institution. It also has a monitoring role in relation to the overall performance of the University. It is responsible for the well-being of staff and, with the Senate, for students. The Rector is, ex-officio, the President of the University Court. The Convener of Court, a lay member of Court appointed through an open recruitment process, chairs Court meetings not chaired by the Rector. The full membership of Court can be found at www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/courtoffice/membersofcourt/.
Committees reporting to Court
Senate
The Senate is charged with the regulation and superintendence of the teaching and the discipline of the University and the promotion of research. Senate is convened by The Principal.
Committees reporting to Senate
|
Committee |
Convener |
Business |
|
Academic Dress Committee |
Clerk of Senate or their nominee |
Ceremonial dress |
|
Education Policy & Strategy Committee[1] |
Professor Moira Fischbacher-Smith |
Review, development and promotion of the University's Learning & Teaching Strategy |
|
-- Academic Standards Committee |
Professor Neil Evans |
Academic regulations and quality assurance matters |
|
-- Learning & Teaching Committee |
Professor Wendy Anderson |
Development and enhancement of provision of learning opportunities for students |
|
Honorary Degrees Committee |
The Principal |
Nominations for the conferment of Honorary Degrees |
|
Library Committee[1] |
Professor Martin Hendry |
Application of Library funds and review of Library policy, strategy and performance |
|
Research Planning & Strategy Committee[1] |
Professor Chris Pearce |
Definition, promotion and implementation of the University's Research Strategy |
|
-- PGR Executive Group |
Professor Chris Pearce |
Defining and implementing the University’s PGR Strategy and matters relating to PGR provision |
|
Senate Appeals Committee |
Professor Scott Roy |
Academic appeals from students |
|
Senate Business Committee |
The Principal |
Agenda of Senate meetings |
|
Senate Student Conduct Committee |
The Principal[2] |
Conduct and disciplinary cases against students |
[1] Matters requiring Court attention will be brought to Court through the Senate report.
[2] Convenership is delegated to Vice Principals and the following nominees: Professor Marc Alexander, Professor Michele Burman, Professor Janeen Caruthers, Professor Stephen Clark, Professor Ben Colburn, Professor Neil Evans, Professor Carl Goodyear, Professor Ann Gow, Professor Simon Kennedy, Professor Catherine Lido, Professor Karen Lury and Professor Paul Rea.