Senate

These web pages provide information on the constitution of Senate, its terms of reference and its work. Non-confidential papers and minutes of meetings will be made available for all staff. Senate was established on 1 September 2010 and has primary responsibility for oversight of the academic activity of Queen Mary including, amongst other things, academic standards, academic freedom and research.  Senate was established following a review of Queen Mary's governance arrangements and replaces Academic Board.  A number of the subcommittees have also changed or are no longer in operation.

Senate Terms of Reference [PDF 123KB]

Senate membership for 2025-26 [PDF 157KB]

Academic Governance Framework [PDF 56KB]

The following Boards report to Senate:

• Taught Programmes Board
• Degree Examination Boards
• Research Degree Programmes and Examinations Board
• Ethics of Research Committee
• Partnerships Board
• Education Quality and Standards Board

Senate Meeting Dates and Papers

During the 2026-27 academic year, Senate will meet on the following dates: 

Agendas and minutes for Senate prior to 2026-27 can be found in the Senate Archive section.

Agendas and minutes for Academic Board and its committees prior to 2009-2010 can be made available on request. Please contact Jane Pallant.

Information on raising agenda items and submitting papers to Senate can be found in the the Submitting papers to Senate section.