The Senate meets four times per year and is the statutory body responsible for governing the the University's academic matters, including teaching and research, and the regulation and direction of the education and conduct of students.  The composition of the Senate is drawn from the academic staff of the University, together with a number of ex-officio, elected and co-opted members.  The Chair of the Senate is the Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive of the University.

Membership and Terms of Reference for the Senate

Senate Sub-committees

-  Ethics Committee
-  Honorary Degrees Committee
-  University Learning and Teaching Committee
-  Professional Training and Careers Committee
-  Research Degrees Committee
-  Senate Progression & Conferment Committee