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The Senate is the academic governing body of the University. Its responsibility is to direct academic policy in relation to teaching and research and to assure itself that the University's academic standards are properly observed. Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates, Fellowships, Scholarships, prizes and other distinctions of the University are awarded by the Senate.

Committees of Senate:	Academic Appeals Committee Examination Boards Library and Information Strategy Committee Research Committee Sub-Committee for Examination Absences and Coursework Extensions (SCEACE) University Learning & Teaching Committee Honorary Degrees Commmittee (Joint Committee of Council and Senate) Graduate School Board (Joint Committee of Research Committee and ULTC)
Senate Elections:	Election Timetable Senate Ballot Paper‌   ‌

The Senate has 64 members comprising ex-officio members, members of the electoral roll and students.

 

Papers for the meeting of Senate must be accompanied by a completed Senate Cover Sheet