Organisation of the University
The University is governed primarily via the Council and the Senate, which are supported by various committees within the different services and colleges. On this site you can find details about the University's governance structure and decision-making processes and also find more information about the work of Council and other University committees.
Visitor
- Her Majesty the Queen
Independent (Non-Executive) Officers
- Lord Myners of Truro, CBE
The Chancellor is the chief ceremonial officer of the University and presides over occasions such as degree ceremonies. - Sarah J Turvill, LLB (Hons) (Exon) (Chair of Council)
The Chair of Council is the senior Independent (non-executive) officer of the University and is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of the strategic, financial and physical management of the University. - Dr Sarah Buck OBE
Richard Atkins CBE
Pro-Chancellors
Vice-Chancellor's Executive Group
- Professor Sir Steve Smith, BSc MSc PhD S’ton HonDSc S'ton HonDEd UWE FAcSS
The Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive is the chief academic and executive officer of the University and is supported by the Provost and three Deputy Vice-Chancellors. The Deputy Vice Chancellors contribute to the Senior Management Blog. - Professor Janice Kay, BA Newc PhD Cantab AFBPsS
Provost - Mike Shore-Nye
Registrar and Secretary - Professor Tim Quine
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) - Professor Mark Goodwin
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement) - Professor Neil Gow, FRS
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Impact) - Professor David Allen
Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean (University of Exeter Business School) - Professor Clive Ballard
Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean (University of Exeter Medical School) - Professor Ken Evans
Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean (College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences) - Professor Andrew Thorpe
Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean (College of Humanities) - Professor Dan Charman
Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean (College of Life and Environmental Sciences) - Professor Wendy Robinson
Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean (College of Social Sciences and International Studies) - Andrew Connolly
Chief Financial Officer - Jane Chafer
Director of Communication and Corporate Affairs - Imelda Rogers
Interim Director of People Services - Linda Peka
Chief College Operations Officer
The University is governed primarily via the Council and the Senate, which are supported by various committees within the different services and colleges. In this section you can find details about the University's governance structure and decision-making processes and also find more information about the work of Council and other University committees.