Senate

These web pages provide information on the constitution of Senate, its terms of reference and its work. Non-confidential papers and minutes of meetings will be made available for all staff. Senate was established on 1 September 2010 and has primary responsibility for oversight of the academic activity of Queen Mary including, amongst other things, academic standards, academic freedom and research.  Senate was established following a review of Queen Mary's governance arrangements and replaces Academic Board.  A number of the subcommittees have also changed or are no longer in operation.

Senate Terms of Reference [PDF 157KB]

Senate membership 2023-24 [PDF 152KB]

Academic Governance Framework [PDF 56KB]

The following Boards report to Senate:

• Taught Programmes Board
• Degree Examination Boards
• Research Degree Programmes and Examinations Board
• Ethics of Research Committee
• Partnerships Board
• Education Quality and Standards Board

Senate Meeting Dates and Papers

During the 2023-24 academic year, Senate will meet on the following dates: 

During the 2022-23 academic year, Senate met on the following dates: 

Agendas and minutes for Senate prior to 2022-23 can be found in the Senate Archive section.

Agendas and minutes for Academic Board and its committees prior to 2009-2010 can be made available on request.  Please contact Jane Pallant.