Council
The Council is the governing body of the University. It has general control over the conduct of the University's affairs and is responsible for the management of its revenue, staff, property and health and safety.
Specifically the Council has adopted a Statement of Primary Responsibilties.
The detailed composition and functions of the Council are set out in the Charter, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations of the University.
Calendar of Meetings of Council and Senate Committees 2016/17 Academic Year.
Members
Ex-officio Members
- Mr John Hunter (Pro-Chancellor & Chairman of Council)
- Professor Paddy Nixon (Vice-Chancellor)
- Mr David Clements (Honorary Treasurer)
- Mr Colum Mackey (Student President)
Appointed Members
- Mr Aidan Langan
- Mr Peter Lobban
- Ms Mary McKee
- Dr Peter McNaney
- Ms Jenny Pyper
- Sir Robert Salisbury
- Dr Joanne Stuart
- Mrs Helen Quigley
Elected Members
Terms of reference
Statute I - The Council indicates that the Council shall have the following functions:
Download the Ulster University Council Terms of Reference
Some of the functions of the Council have been delegated to the following Committees of the Council:
- Resources Committee
- Audit Committee
- Organisational Development Committee
- Remuneration Committee
For further information on the work of committees, contact Ronnie Millar.
Important documents
Important Ulster University Council documents
- Code of practice
- Standing orders
- Ordinance XI - Elections of Members to the Council