University Governance
Queen's University can trace its roots back to 1845 when it was established as one of three Queen's Colleges in Ireland. It is the second oldest university in Ireland, and the ninth oldest in the United Kingdom. Queen's became a university in its own right under the terms of the Irish Universities Act 1908 following the signing of a Royal Charter by King Edward VII in the same year. The University is an autonomous body and a registered charity.
The Charter underpins everything that the University does. It provides a foundation for all of its activities and establishes a framework within which these activities should be undertaken and managed. The Charter is supported by the Statutes and Regulations which give effect to its provisions.
Senate is responsible for the ongoing strategic direction of the University, the management and administration of its revenue and property, and the general conduct of its affairs.
CORE COMMITTEES
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Senate
Senate is the University’s governing body with responsibility for the ongoing strategic direction of the University, the management and administration of its revenue and property, and the general conduct of its affairs.
- Audit and Risk Committee
The Audit and Risk Committee operates under delegated authority of Senate providing stewardship of the internal and external audit process, overseeing risk management and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Planning, Finance and Resources Committee
The Planning, Finance and Resources Committee operates under delegated authority from Senate in all matters pertaining to financial and physical resources.
- People and Culture Committee
The People and Culture Committee operates under delegated authority from Senate in all matters pertaining to people, culture and values strategy.
- Governance and Nominations Committee
The Governance and Nominations Committee operates under delegated authority from Senate for overseeing corporate governance arrangements to ensure that the University is pursuing good practice and monitoring governance effectiveness.
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University Management Board
The University Management Board (UMB) operates under delegated authority for Senate for the operational management of the University. All executive governance committees and structures report to the UMB.