On 26 January 2022 the Senate approved amendments to Ordinances 4, 5, and 7 to reflect changes in practice over time and organisational and operational revisions which have already been approved and implemented to:

• Ordinance 4 (Committees of the Council), relating to the title of the University Estate and Environment Committee and to the reporting structure for the Fundraising Ethics Committee.
• Ordinance 5 (The Senate), relating to the reporting structure for the Fundraising Ethics Committee.
• Ordinance 7 (Academic Bodies), relating to the role title of the Dean of the Warwick Manufacturing Group, the processes for the appointment of Heads of Departments, and the removal of the constitution and terms of reference for the Board of Graduate Studies.

These changes took place with immediate effect post Senate approval and were confirmed by the Council on 9 February 2022.

On 6 October 2021 the Senate approved an amendment to Ordinance 8 on Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates, to include the award of Foundation Degree in Science (FdSc). This was confirmed by Council on 13 October 2021.

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

On 8 July 2020, the Council approved an amendment to the following University Ordinance, with changes taking immediate effect.

• Ordinance 8 (Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates)

Rationale: Amendment to the Ordinance to include the award of Master of Arts and Science (MASc).

On 9 October 2019, the Council approved the introduction of a Scheme of Delegation, outlining responsibilities and delegated authorities for making key decisions in the name of, or on behalf of, the University of Warwick.