Senate is the University’s supreme academic body, and its role includes overseeing the learning, teaching and discipline of the University whilst helping to promote our research.
It's vital for University governance that Senate reflects the diversity of our academic disciplines and our academic staff community. The University is committed to improving the diversity of key University committees and to ensuring that Senate provides an inclusive environment for contributions from all staff.
All eligible staff from our academic and research community who have been in post from 31 January 2024 are invited to stand for Senate. This year, there are 96 academic staff positions available across all three Colleges, with 37 positions available in the non-Professorial category, presenting an excellent opportunity to enhance the representativeness of the Senate body.
We are seeking to enhance representation from academic and research staff at all career stages, including those who are early career, postdoctoral fellows and postgraduate tutors and demonstrators. To recognise the importance of representation from staff who hold early career positions, nine positions within the non-professorial category are to be prioritised for staff who hold an early career academic position, with three of these positions available for election in 2024.
Senate positions are open to self-nomination. Nominations are invited from all academic staff, including staff who hold a fixed-term contract that is expected to conclude prior to a potential term on Senate. Any staff who are considering applying and who hold a fixed-term position are encouraged to contact Senate Support for further information:
Senate Support
You can put yourself forward any time up to noon on Wednesday 27 March using the online form below. Please ensure you are logged into MyEd to enable you to complete the form:
Submit your Senate nomination form here
No supporting signatures are required. Each nominee is simply asked to provide a short statement in support of their nomination.
Successful candidates will play a part in shaping our University’s plans and in delivery of teaching, learning and research, in alignment with Strategy 2030.
Senate membership also provides the opportunity to work with senior University leaders, sit on Senate Standing Committees and engage with academic staff of different disciplines and career stages across the University.
For further information on the role, and to access the nomination form, please visit the Senate election webpages:
Senate elections 2024