Elections
In the coming months there will be elections to find new members of Senate and Council, which perform particular functions in the University’s governance.
Senate is the senior representative academic forum of the University and involved in shaping academic and research strategy and providing assurance to Council on matters of academic governance.
“Being a member of Senate is a fantastic opportunity to be directly involved in the academic governance of the University and to be a part of discussions and decisions that have a real impact on the University. Recently, Senate has had critical input into proposals for the Future Structures Programme and been actively engaged and consulted on the implementation of key University strategies and policy, including the academic mitigation policies employed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, such as the No Detriment Policy. Senate also continues to have a pivotal role in providing assurance on the academic quality and standards across the University and key elements of the Education and Research strategies. Becoming a member of Senate also provides further opportunities to be involved in wider governance across the University, including as members of Education Board, Postgraduate Research Board and on Council as representatives of Senate."
- Professor Lisa Roberts, President and Vice-Chancellor
Council is the governing body of the University and has ultimate oversight and responsibility for all of the University’s activities, including its future strategy and financial, estates, legal and regulatory matters.
You can nominate yourself by completing the Nomination Form which must be submitted by 4pm on Friday 27 March.
The University encourages nominations from groups currently underrepresented within our senior leadership and other leadership roles. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
The University of Exeter Procedural Guidelines for Elections will give you further information but if you have any questions, please contact the Governance Services team.
Details for each election can be found under each heading below.
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16 March |
Nominations window opens for Elected Members of Senate |
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27 March |
Nominations window closes for Elected Members of Senate |
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30 March |
Announcement of candidates to Faculties via email |
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31 March |
Voting window opens for Elected Members of Senate |
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28 April |
Voting window closes for Elected Members of Senate |
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30 April |
Announcement of successful candidates to Senate and Faculties |
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4 May |
Announcement of successful candidates in Weekly Bulletin |
We seek four representatives from each Faculty for a term of four years, starting on 1st August 2026.
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4 May |
Nominations window opens for Senate Representative on Council Election |
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13 May |
Nominations window closes for Senate Representative on Council Election |
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15 May |
Announcement of candidates via email and through webpage |
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15 May |
Voting window opens for Senate Representative on Council Election |
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26 May |
Voting window closes for Senate Representative on Council |
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8 July |
Announcement of successful candidate to Council at Council meeting |
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13 July |
Announcement of successful candidate in Weekly Bulletin |
We seek one Senate Representative for a term of three years, starting on 1st August 2026.
Information about each candidate and their manifesto can be found on the dedicated election webpages below once the nominations have closed.
Senate
Outgoing Members:
Council
Outgoing Senate Representative - Karen Knapp