Recent Changes to the University Calendar
Revisions to Regulation 21
On 17 April 2024 the Senate approved with immediate effect amendments to Regulation 21: Conferment of Degrees to more accurately reflect how degrees are awarded and conferred, to update the Degree Congregation’s dress code and to remove gendered language.
These changes will be noted by the Council on 22 May 2024.
Update to degree title in Appendix A of Regulation 34
On 15 February 2024 the Vice-Chancellor approved on behalf of Senate with immediate effect, and on the recommendation of the Chair of the Course Proposal Scrutiny Panel, an update to a degree title in Appendix A of Regulation 34 Determination of Fitness to Practise, from BA in Person Centred Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Relationships to BA Counselling and the Psychotherapeutic Relationship.
Revisions to the Standing Orders of the Council
At its meeting on 7 February 2024 the Council approved revisions to its Standing Orders to reflect the temporary increase in the number of independent members of the Council, with changes taking immediate effect.
Revisions to Ordinance 7.1
On 7 February 2024, the Council confirmed, on the recommendation of the Senate via Chair's Action, revisions to Ordinance 7: Academic Bodies to reflect the revised constitutions of the Faculty Boards with the addition of the newly-created role of Deputy Chair (External Relations) on each Faculty Board with immediate effect.
Revisions to the Standing Orders of the Council
At its meeting on 11 October 2023, the Council approved revisions to its Standing Orders to reflect the updated size of Council, revised information classifications and updated Committee names, with changes taking immediate effect.