Court

The Court is the governing body of the University which, subject to the Charter, exercises all the powers of the University. In exercise of its powers, the Court comprises the Charity Trustees of the University.

The University Charter and Statutes (Statute 4: The Court) define the powers, functions and composition of the Court.

The University Charter requires that the Court shall adopt and at all times act in accordance with a Statement of Primary Responsibilities, which shall include provisions relating to the performance of the Court’s primary responsibilities in accordance with accepted principles of good governance for a university.

The full responsibilities of the Court are set out in the Statement of Primary Responsibilities.

Should you wish to contact any member of the Court, please do so through the University Secretary, Ruth Moir, at R.J.Moir@hw.ac.uk.

View the current members of the Court and Court Committees.

Meeting dates

• Meeting dates 2024/25
• Meeting dates 2025/26
• Meeting dates 2026/27

Chair: Bruce Pritchard

Clerk: Lisa Herlihy L.Herlihy@hw.ac.uk

Minutes and agenda from prior academic years are available on request from the Secretariat.