University Council

The University Council looks after:

• Academic Governance & Student Outcomes
• Audit & Risk Management
• Nominations & Governance Review
• Planning & Resources
• Senior Salaries
• University Mission

The Council is comprised of foundation members:

• The Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Chester
• The Very Reverend the Dean of Chester
• The Vice-Chancellor
• The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
• Seven members with experience in the professions, commercial, industrial or educational life

And non-foundation members:

• The President of the Students' Union
• One member of the Academic Staff
• One member of the professional services staff
• Seven persons with experience in the professions, commercial, industrial or educational life

The University of Chester is always seeking to recruit new members of its University Council, or Governing Body. Council members are a highly dedicated group of local people who work on a voluntary basis to set the University’s mission, vision and character, and to oversee its progress, financial health and the quality of all it does. Further details of the role of a member of the University Council can be found in the 'Role of a University Council member' document.

Key Documents

• Instrument & Articles of Government
• Committee Structure
• Membership
• Statement of Primary Responsibilities
• Terms of Reference

Register of Interests

• Register of Interests 2022-23
• Register of Interests 2021-22

Minutes of University Council Meetings