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 66KB]
Senate membership 2022-23 [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 2022-23 academic year, Senate will meet on the following dates:
| Meeting date | Time | Venue | Agenda | Papers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 20th October 2022 | 3pm | Colette Bowe Room, Queens' Building, Mile End | Agenda [PDF 132KB] | Papers |
| Thursday 15th December 2022 | 3pm | Colette Bowe Room, Queens' Building, Mile End | Agenda [PDF 131KB] | |
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Thursday 16th March 2023 |
3pm | Colette Bowe Room, Queens' Building, Mile End | Agenda [PDF 131KB] | Papers |
| Thursday 8th June 2023 | 3pm | Colette Bowe Room, Queens' Building, Mile End |
During the 2021-22 academic year, Senate met on the following dates:
| Meeting date | Time | Venue | Agenda | Papers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 21st October 2021 | 3pm | Microsoft Teams | Agenda [PDF 46KB] | Papers for the meeting of Senate on Thursday 21 October 2021 |
| Thursday 16th December 2021 | 3pm | Microsoft Teams | Agenda [PDF 155KB] |
Papers for the meeting of Senate on Thursday 16 December 2021 |
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Thursday 17th March 2022 |
3pm | Colette Bowe Room, Queens' Building, Mile End | Agenda [PDF 98KB] | Papers for the meeting of Senate on Thursday 17 March 2022 |
| Thursday 16th June 2022 | 3pm | Colette Bowe Room, Queens' Building, Mile End | Agenda [PDF 134KB] | Papers for the Senate meeting on 16 June 2022 |
Agendas and minutes for Senate prior to 2021-22 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.
