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The University is overseen by a Board of Governors consisting of independent members, as well as staff and student representatives. Advice to the Board of Governors is provided by the University Secretary and Director of Human Resources in her role as Clerk to the Board of Governors. The Governance team assist the Clerk to the Board of Governors in the provision of advice and guidance to the Board of Governors and constituent committees.

The Board of Governors is the body which oversees the operation of the University by the Vice Chancellor and the other members of the Executive Team. The Board of Governors formally agree the strategic direction of the University and are responsible for formally approving the Annual Accounts.  

Learn more about the Board of Governors in our Help and Advice article, or view their profiles below.

Our Board of Governors

  1. Farooq Hakim

    Farooq Hakim

    Chair of the Board of Governors
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  2. Louise Hunter governor

    Louise Hunter

    Governor and Deputy-Chair of the Board of Governors
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  3. Alison Thain

    Alison Thain OBE

    Governor and Deputy-Chair of the Board of Governors
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  4. Professor Barnes

    Prof Liz Barnes

    Governor
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  5. Martin Brookes Governor

    Martin Brookes

    Governor
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  6. External image of Gateway Building

    Mark Burdon

    Governor
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  7. External image of Gateway Building

    Michael Butler

    Governor
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  8. Dola Dada Governor

    Dola Dada

    Governor
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  9. Sara de Freitas Governor

    Professor Sara de Freitas

    Governor
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  10. Ian Elliott Governor

    Ian Elliott

    Governor
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  11. Stephen Feasey, Board of Governors

    Stephen Feasey

    Governor
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  12. Ian Kershaw

    Ian Kershaw

    Governor
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  13. David Land

    David Land

    Governor
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  14. Chris Lauder Governor

    Chris Lauder

    Governor
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  15. David Murtagh Governor

    David Murtagh

    Governor
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  16. Roisin Patton governor

    Roisin Patton

    Governor
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  17. Sean Percival

    Sean Percival

    Governor
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  18. Joseph Sotimirin governor

    Joseph Sotimirin

    Governor
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