Committee Vacancies

2025/26 Committee Vacancies

We've established a new way of recruiting committee members to make governance more inclusive, diverse, and representative of our University community. As well as staff serving in specific academic roles, newly created University Community roles will allow staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to participate on the University's academic committees.

Joining a committee is a great way to shape decisions that impact education, research, and University life. It's an opportunity to develop new skills, expand your network, and make a real difference.

In line with our definition of good academic governance, we are committed to fair and transparent recruitment, ensuring that appointments reflect the wide range of talents within our community. If you're passionate about contributing to Warwick's future, we encourage you to apply!

Key Links

Applications are currently closed.

The first round of recruitment for the Senate and various Education committees for the 2025/26 academic year concluded on 1 August 2025 and applications are currently being reviewed.

A further round of recruitment may take place in the autumn and, if so, will be advertised via inbox insite. You can also receive email notifications to your staff email account whenever this webpage is updated by using the 'Notify' link at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is good academic governance?

Academic governance is a term which refers to how the integrity and quality of the core higher education activities, including student learning, teaching and research, are governed.

At the University of Warwick, the Senate has principal responsibility for academic matters. It has several subcommittees, which focus on different aspects of its work, such as education, widening participation, research and ethics, and student learning experience and engagement.

Membership of these committees is drawn from across the University community and is made up of a combination of elected and appointed members.

We define good academic governance as a state where the Senate and its committees work coherently on behalf of the Council to self-govern education, research, and student matters inclusively and transparently, in support of the values, sustainability, strategy, and regulatory compliance of the University as a whole.

More information about Senate and its committees is available here under ‘Reporting Structure’.

What is the Senate Nominations Panel? What does the application process involve?

Vacancies can be viewed above. You will also find a link to the application form.

To apply, read the information provided, then complete the online form by the given deadline. The form will allow you to explain why you would like sit on the named committee and what relevant experience you have.

The form will also ask you to confirm that you have discussed your application with your line manager (where applicable).

What are the selection criteria? I have not been a committee member before. Can I apply? What support will I receive as a new committee member?

New and returning committee members will be supported in their role, with induction provided. General information, as well as specific guidance on what members can/should do before, during, and after their committee meeting can be found on the Information for Committee Members webpage.

A briefing for new academic committee members is available here:

Briefing for members of Senate and Senate Committees 2024

. This briefing introduces academic governance at Warwick, how to contribute and have an impact as a committee member and introduces some key topics which are shaping our agenda(s) this year.

If you have any questions about the Academic Governance structure, the Senate, the Senate Nominations Panel or being a committee member, please contact the Senate Nominations Panel secretariat at .