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.

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.

On 11 August 2020, the Chair of Senate approved amendments to Regulation 6.3 by Chair's action, with changes taking effect immediately.

• Regulation 6 (Regulations for Admissions to the University)

Rationale: Revisions to this regulation to include a direct reference to refusal to admit due to unwelcome behaviour (in person or online). The amendments clarify for potential students (on application or an existing offer holder, i.e before enrolment) the University's expectations on their behaviour.

On 15 July 2020, the Chair of Senate approved amendments to Regulation 8.10 by Chair's action, with changes taking effect immediately.

• Regulation 8.10 (Regulations for the Degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)

Rationale: Revisions to this regulation in respect of the MBChB that are neccessary to support exam board decision making.