Council Committees
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- Academic Governance, Education and Student Experience Committee
- Audit and Risk Committee
- Council Standing Committee
- Finance and Investment Committee
- Governance and Nominations Committee
- Remuneration Committee
- Research and Innovation Committee
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
Meeting dates
2025/26
- 14 November 2025
- 26 March 2026
- 15 May 2026
- 25 June 2026
Terms of Reference
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
Membership 2025/26
Chair
- Independent Member of Council, Rebecca Boomer-Clark (2027)
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
- Director of Governance Services, Dr Jeremy Diaper
Audit and Risk Committee
Meeting dates
Meeting Dates 2025/26
- 29 September 2025
- 6 November 2025
- 26 March 2026
- 26 June 2026
Terms of Reference
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
Membership 2025/26
Chair
- Independent Member of Council, Tim Weller (2027)
Members
- Independent Member of Council, Karime Hassan (2027)
- Independent Member of Council, Sarah Matthews-DeMers (2027)
- Independent Member of Council, Gareth Mostyn (2028)
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
- Director of Governance Services, Dr Jeremy Diaper
Additional attendees may be invited to attend for specific agenda items in prior consultation and agreement with the Chair.
Minutes
Minutes
2025/26
- 29 September 2025
- 6 November 2025
- 26 March 2026
- 26 June 2026
2024/25
2023/24
2022/23
- 26 September 2022
- 31 October 2022
- 6 February 2023
- 7 March 2023 (Special Meeting)
- 19 April 2023 (Special Meeting)
- 11 May 2023
- 26 June 2023
2021/22
2020/21
2019/20
2018/19
2017/18
2016/17
Council Standing Committee
Terms of Reference
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
Membership 2025/26
Chair
- Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Council, Quentin Woodley (2028)
Members
- Pro-Chancellor and Senior Independent Governor, Sally Cabrini (2026)
- Pro-Chancellor and Deputy Chair of Council, Professor Malcolm Skingle (2028)
- President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lisa Roberts (Ex-Officio)
- Senior Vice-President and Provost, Professor Dan Charman (Ex-Officio)
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
- Director of Governance Services, Dr Jeremy Diaper
- Standing Attendees
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
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
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
Membership 2025/26
Chair
- Pro-Chancellor and Independent Member of Council, Quentin Woodley (2028)
Members
- President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lisa Roberts
- Senior Vice-President and Provost, Professor Dan Charman
- Pro-Chancellor and Deputy Chair of Council, Professor Malcolm Skingle (2028)
- Independent Member of Council, Glenn Woodcock (2027)
- Independent Member of Council, Nigel Cain (2028)
- Independent Member of Council, Gareth Mostyn (2028)
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
- Director of Governance Services, Dr Jeremy Diaper
Governance and Nominations Committee
Meeting Dates
Meeting Dates 2025/26
- 5 November 2025
- 28 May 2026
Terms of Reference
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
Membership 2025/26
Chair
- Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Council, Quentin Woodley (2028)
Members
- Pro-Chancellor and Senior Independent Governor, Sally Cabrini (2026)
- Independent Member of Council, Salam Katbi (2027)
- Independent Member of Council, Lauren Aste (2028)
- President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lisa Roberts (Ex-Officio)
- Senior Vice-President and Provost, Professor Dan Charman (Ex-Officio)
Standing Attendee
- Senior Vice-President and Registrar & Secretary, Mike Shore-Nye
- Executive Divisional Director of Human Resources, Imelda Rogers
Secretary
- Director of Governance Services, Dr Jeremy Diaper
Summary Reports
Summary Reports
2023/24
- May 2024
- February 2024
- November 2023
2022/23
2021/22
2020/21
2019/20
2018/19
2017/18
Remuneration Committee
Terms of Reference
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
Membership 2025/26
Chair
- Pro-Chancellor and Senior Independent Governor, Sally Cabrini (2026)
Members
- Independent member of Council, Damaris Anderson-Supple (2026)
- Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Council, Quentin Woodley (2028)
- Pro-Chancellor and Deputy Chair of Council, Professor Malcolm Skingle (2028)
Annual Report 2024/25
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
Previous Annual Reports
- Annual Report 2023/24 - The Annual Report of Remuneration Committee 2023/24 (and information on the reward of the President and Vice-Chancellor) was published in the Annual Report 2023/24 and Financial Statements to 31 July 2024 on pages 64 and 81 respectively.
- Annual Report 2022/23
- Annual Report 2021/22
- Annual Report 2020/21
Executive Reward Policy
Executive Reward Policy
- Executive Reward Policy (updated July 2024)
Meeting Dates
Meeting Dates 2025/26
- 15 October 2025
- 8 July 2026
External Work Policy for members of VCEG and Directors of Professional Services
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
Meeting Dates 2025/26
- 14 November 2025
- 10 April 2026
Terms of Reference
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
Membership 2025/26
Chair
- Pro-Chancellor and Deputy Chair of Council, Professor Malcolm Skingle (2028)
Members
- Independent Council Member, Damaris Anderson-Supple (2026)
- Independent Council Member, Karime Hassan (2026)
- Independent Council Member, Professor Adrian Harris (2028)
- Senior Vice-President and Provost, Professor Dan Charman
- Senate Council Representative, Professor Karen Knapp (2026)
Standing Attendee
- Vice-President and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Impact), Professor Krasimira Tsaneva-Atanasova
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Business Engagement and Innovation), Stuart Brocklehurst
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
- Director of Governance Services, Dr Jeremy Diaper