Kingston University Board of Governors
The Board of Governors is responsible for the strategic direction of the University, including:
- determining its educational character and mission;
- overseeing its financial viability; and
- making key policy decisions about the running of the University.
The Vice-Chancellor and his team then implement these decisions.
Board members are expected to act in accordance with an agreed Code of Conduct which includes abiding by the seven principles of public life as identified in the Government's Nolan Report: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty and Leadership.
The Board is supported by the University Clerk, Andrew Boggs, and the Corporate Governance and Committees Unit.
Governing documents
- Statement of Primary Responsibilities (PDF) details the Board's work
- Articles of Government (PDF) sets out the responsibilities of the Board, Vice-Chancellor and Senate, as approved by the Privy Council
- Scheme of Delegation (PDF) outlines the authority for the University's major organisational responsibilities.
- Code of Conduct (PDF) for members of the Board: Guidance on standards of behaviour, conduct and accountability.
Who is on the Board?
There are 14 members of the Board of Governors.
- Nine independent members
- One co-opted member
- One academic nominee
- One non-teaching staff nominee
- One student nominee
- The Vice-Chancellor
Board meetings
View the Board of Governor's Terms of reference (PDF) and the minutes of the Board of Governor's meetings.
How does the Board make decisions?
The Board acts on its own and through its five committees, each of which includes at least three Board members:
- Academic Governance Committee (PDF)
- Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (PDF)
- Finance Committee (PDF)
- Remuneration Committee (PDF)
- Nominations and Governance Committee (PDF).
2021/22 Board of Governors and Sub-Committee dates
- Wednesday 22 September, 9–10:30am, Nominations and Governance Committee
- Wednesday 29 September, 9am–5pm, Board of Governors
October 2021
- Friday 15 October, 9–11am, Audit & Risk Assurance Committee
November 2021
- Wednesday 3 November, 9–11am, Academic Governance Committee
- Wednesday 10 November, 9am–12 noon, Audit & Risk Assurance Committee
- Tuesday 16 November, 9–11am, Remuneration Committee
- Wednesday 17 November, 9–11am, Finance Committee
- Wednesday 24 November, 9am–12 noon, Board of Governors
January 2022
- Thursday 27 January, 9–11am, Audit & Risk Assurance Committee
February 2022
- Wednesday 23 February, 9–10am, Finance Committee
March 2022
- Wednesday 2 March, 9–11am, Academic Governance Committee
- Wednesday 9 March, 9–11am, Audit & Risk Assurance Committee
- Wednesday 23 March, 9am–12 noon, Board of Governors
April 2022
- Wednesday 27 April, 9–11am, Finance Committee
May 2022
- Wednesday 11 May, 9–11am , Board of Governors*
- Tuesday 17 May, 9–11am, Remuneration Committee
- Monday 23 May, 9–11am, Nominations & Governance Committee
June 2022
- Wednesday 8 June, 9–11am, Audit & Risk Assurance Committee
- Wednesday 15 June, 9–11am, Finance Committee
- Wednesday 22 June, 9–11am, Academic Governance Committee
- Wednesday 29 June, 3–6pm, Board of Governors
* Meeting to be confirmed
Contact us
Kingston University
Tel: +44 (0)20 8417 9000
Contact us
Kingston University
Tel: +44 (0)20 8417 9000