Council and committees

The University was established as an independent higher education institution under Section 121 of the Education Reform Act 1988, and is a recognised body with taught degree awarding powers.

For information relating to how Norwich University of the Arts was established and its standing from the point of view of the law visit Further And Higher Education Act 1992.

The University is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS). Information about the University’s status can be found on the OfS Register and on the list of recognised bodies published on the UK Government (GOV.UK) website.

The university has two key decision-making and governing bodies: Council and the Vice Chancellor and Strategic Management Group (link to both)

Council is the University’s supreme governing body and is responsible for defining and upholding the overall character and mission of the university, and the effective and efficient use of its resources. The board is supported in its role by five committees, each with a clearly defined remit, including audit, finance and performance, and people and culture.

The Vice Chancellor and Strategic Management Group (link) is the University executive committee and plays a crucial role in developing and implementing the university’s strategy and plans.

Council

The University’s governing body is the Council. It approves the strategic plans of the University and is ultimately responsible for its finances, buildings and staff.

The membership of the University’s Council is set out in the Instrument of Government. The Articles of Government set out how the governance of the University is conducted though its Council.

• Instrument of Government (01/07/21) (102k)
• Articles of Government (01/07/21) (172k)
• Statement of Governing Body Primary Responsibilities (01/03/20) (51k)

The Council has delegated certain functions to the following sub-committees:

• Audit Committee
• Finance and Resources Committee
• Nominations Committee
• People Committee
• Remuneration Committee

Confirmed meeting minutes

In some instances, information from committee minutes will be exempt from disclosure where it contains personal information, information that may damage the commercial interests of the institution or that may threaten the health and safety of specific individuals.

Trustees

Information on Norwich University of the Arts’ current Trustees, together with a list of all other charities (if any) of which each trustee is also a member:

• Trustees of Norwich