On 24 March 2021 the Vice-Chancellor took Chair’s action on behalf of the Senate to approve an amendment to Regulation 42 Governing Academic Appeals relating to the size of the Appeals Committee Panel. These changes took place with immediate effect and were noted by the Council on 19 May 2021.

On 27 January 2021, the Senate approved amendments to Regulation 22: Library to reflect the changing nature of use of the library, changes to membership of the library, and other changes as required. These changes took place with immediate effect and were noted by the Council on 10 February 2021.

Revisions to the Standing Orders of the Assembly were approved by the Assembly at its meeting held on 15 December 2020.

On 18 November 2020, the Council approved amendments to the following University Ordinances, with changes taking immediate effect.

• Ordinance 3.5 (The Pro Vice-Chancellors)

Rationale: Change of Status

• Ordinance 4.1 (Nominations Committee)

Rationale: To reflect the updated Terms of Reference

• Ordinance 4.2 (Appointed Members of Council)

Rationale: Appointment of Pro Vice-Chancellor no longer needed due to change of status.

• Ordinance 4.9 (Committees of the Council)

Rationale: Updated name of Equality and Diversity Committee to Social Inclusion Committee

• Ordinance 5.3 (Committees of the Senate)

Rationale:Updated name of Equality and Diversity Committee to Social Inclusion Committee and removed the Senate Steering Committee

The delegated authority to invoke Regulation 41 has changed from the Steering Committee to the University Executive Board (UEB), when a quorate meeting of the Senate cannot be held (Senate minute 081b-S100620). On 9 November 2020, the Vice-Chancellor took Chair’s action on behalf of the Senate to approve amendments to Regulation 41, to reflect the 10 June 2020 Senate decision in the University Calendar.