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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 153KB]

Academic Governance Framework [PDF 56KB]

The following Boards report to Senate:

Senate Meeting Dates and Papers

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

Meeting date Time Venue Agenda Papers
Thursday 19th October 2023 3pm Colette Bowe Room, Queens' Building, Mile End  Agenda [PDF 136KB] Papers
Thursday 14th December 2023   3pm Colette Bowe Room, Queens' Building, Mile End  Agenda [PDF 129KB]

Papers

Thursday 14th March 2024

3pm Colette Bowe Room, Queens' Building, Mile End Agenda [PDF 134KB] Papers
Thursday 13th June 2024 3pm Colette Bowe Room, Queens' Building, Mile End     

 

During the 2022-23 academic year, Senate met 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]

Papers

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  Agenda [PDF 133KB] Papers

 

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.

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