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Council Committees

Academic Governance, Education and Student Experience Committee

The Academic Governance, Education and Student Experience Committee provides independent oversight, scrutiny and assurance of the maintenance and continuous enhancement of academic quality and standards in relation to the University's educational provision, including student outcomes and student experience.

It monitors and receives assurance on behalf of Council regarding the University's compliance with OfS Conditions of Registration, relating to Access and Participation; Quality, Reliable Standards and Positive Student Outcomes and Student Protections.

Meeting dates

2025/26

  • 14 November 2025
  • 26 March 2026
  • 15 May 2026
  • 25 June 2026

Terms of Reference

Academic Governance, Education and Student Experience Committee 2025-26

Endorsed by Academic Governance, Education and Student Experience Committee (14 November 2025) and Governance and Nominations Committee (27 November 2025 via e-circulation).

Approved by Council (9 December 2025)

Membership 2025/26

Chair

Members

  • Vice-President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience), Professor Liz Jones (Ex-Officio)
  • Pro-Chancellor and Senior Independent Member of Council, Sally Cabrini (2026)
  • Senate Council Representative, Dr Sarah Hodge (2027)
  • Guild President, Exeter Students' Guild, Sebastian Racisz (2026)
  • President Exeter, Falmouth and Exeter Students' Union, Izzy Brinkley (2026)

Standing Attendee

  • Divisional Director of Education and Academic Services, Clare Wydell

Additional attendees may be invited to attend for specific agenda items by exception at the request of UEB leads and in prior consultation and agreement with the Chair.

Secretary 

Audit and Risk Committee

Meeting Dates 2025/26

  • 29 September 2025
  • 6 November 2025
  • 26 March 2026
  • 26 June 2026

Terms of Reference

Audit and Risk Committee Terms of Reference 2025-26

Endorsed by Audit and Risk Committee (29 September 2025) and Governance and Nominations Committee (5 November 2025).

Approved by Council (9 December 2025)

Membership 2025/26

Chair

  • Independent Member of Council, Tim Weller (2027)

Members

Standing Attendees

  • Senior Vice-President and Registrar and Secretary, Mike Shore-Nye
  • Senior Vice-President and Provost, Professor Dan Charman
  • Chief Financial Officer and Executive Divisional Director of Finance, Infrastructure and Commercial Services, Dave Stacey
  • General Counsel and Director of Legal and Student Cases, Chrysten Cole
  • Director of Finance, Joe Wall
  • Assistant Director, Compliance and Risk, Kate Lindsell
  • Representatives of Internal Auditors (PwC)
  • Representatives of External Auditors (KPMG)

Secretary

Additional attendees may be invited to attend for specific agenda items in prior consultation and agreement with the Chair.

Council Standing Committee

Terms of Reference

Council Standing Committee Terms of Reference 2025-26

Endorsed by Governance and Nominations Committee (5 November 2025)

Approved by Council (9 December 2025)

Membership 2025/26

Chair

Members

The Chair of Council Standing Committee will also invite one addition Independent Member of Council to attend which will be dependent on the nature of the business being considered.

Standing Attendee

  • Senior Vice-President and Registrar & Secretary, Mike Shore-Nye (Ex-Officio)
  • Chief Financial Officer and Executive Divisional Director of Finance, Infrastructure and Commercial Services, Dave Stacey

Secretary

Finance and Investment Committee

The Finance and Investment Committee has governance oversight regarding major estates, infrastructure and capital projects and strategic business cases and provides assurance to Council regarding overall alignment with delivery of Strategy 2030. 

It reviews and scrutinises the development of major business cases (including IT, Digital, Education, Estates, Sustainability, Global and Research) to ensure alignment with strategic objectives, sustainability commitments and delivery of value for money.

It provides enhanced assurance on the University's long-term financial sustainability through reviewing institutional annual budgets, monitoring high-level delivery of financial performance and longer-term financial plans.

Meeting Dates 2025/26

  • 13 October 2025
  • 21 November 2025
  • 2 December 2025 (Provisional hold)
  • 18 February 2026
  • 1 April 2026
  • 13 May 2026
  • 19 June 2026
  • 30 June 2026 (Provisional hold)
  • 1 July 2026 (Provisional hold)

Terms of Reference

Finance and Investment Committee Terms of Reference 2025-26

Endorsed by Finance and Investment Committee (13 October 2025 and 21 November 2025) and Governance and Nominations Committee (27 November 2025 via e-circulation)

Approved by Council (9 December 2025)

Membership 2025/26

Chair

Members

In Attendance

  • Senior Vice-President and Registrar & Secretary, Mike Shore-Nye
  • Chief Financial Officer and Executive Divisional Director of Finance, Infrastructure and Commercial Services, Dave Stacey
  • Director of Finance, Joe Wall

Additional attendees may be invited to attend for specific agenda items by exception at the request of UEB leads and in prior consultation and agreement with the Chair.

Secretary

Governance and Nominations Committee

Meeting Dates 2025/26

  • 5 November 2025
  • 16 March 2026
  • 28 May 2026

Terms of Reference

Governance and Nominations Committee Terms of Reference 2025-26

Endorsed by Governance and Nominations Committee (5 November 2025)

Approved by Council (9 December 2025)

Membership 2025/26

Chair

Members

Standing Attendee

Secretary 

Remuneration Committee

Terms of Reference

Remuneration Committee Terms of Reference 2025-26

Endorsed by Remuneration Committee (13 October 2025) and Governance and Nominations Committee (5 November 2025)

Approved by Council (9 December 2025)

Membership 2025/26

Chair

  • Pro-Chancellor and Senior Independent Governor, Sally Cabrini (2026)

Members

Annual Report 2024/25

The most recent Annual Report of Remuneration Committee (and information on the reward of the President and Vice-Chancellor) is published in the Annual Report 2024/25 and Financial Statements to 31 July 2025 on pages 65 and 82 respectively.

Previous Annual Reports

Executive Reward Policy

Meeting Dates 2025/26

  • 15 October 2025
  • 8 July 2026

External Work Policy for members of VCEG and Directors of Professional Services

Research and Innovation Committee

The Research and Innovation Committee monitors, scrutinises and has oversight of the University's Research, Business Engagement and Innovation activities and assurance to Council on institutional progress against key elements of Strategy, including: research income growth, research power and REF.

Meeting Dates 2025/26

  • 14 November 2025
  • 10 April 2026

Terms of Reference

Research and Innovation Committee Terms of Reference 2025-26

Endorsed by Research and Innovation Committee (14 November 2025) and Governance and Nominations Committee (27 November 2025 via e-circulation)

Approved by Council (9 December 2025)

Membership 2025/26

Chair

Members

Standing Attendee

Additional attendees may be invited to attend for specific agenda items by exception at the request of UEB leads and in prior consultation and agreement with the Chair.

Secretary