Governance
Swansea University is an independent corporation established by Royal Charter in 1920, governed by its Charter and Statutes through a Council that upholds the seven principles of public life.
The governance arrangements contained within the University's constitutional framework established by its Charter and Statutes, and supported by detailed Ordinances, are outlined within the Committee Structure.
Charitable Status
Swansea University is a registered charity (No. 1138342) and an independent corporation established by Royal Charter. As a charitable institution, it is accountable to the Charity Commission and follows the Procedure for the Reporting of Serious Incidents to the Charity Commission, and governed by its Council, whose members act as the University's board of trustees. The University's charitable purpose is to advance learning and knowledge through teaching and research, while contributing to cultural, social, and economic development in Wales and beyond.
Charter, Statutes and Ordinances
Swansea University operates within a constitutional framework established by its Charter and Statutes.
Council
Council is the governing body, and thus the supreme authority of the University. It has ultimate accountability for the conduct and activity of the University and its representatives.
Senate
The Senate is the University's senior academic body, responsible for academic policy, standards, and strategy.
Court
The University Court, chaired by the Chancellor, is a large formal body that meets annually to receive key reports and provides a public forum for stakeholder engagement, with its constitution and powers set out in Ordinance 6.
University Chancellor and Chancellor's Award
The Chancellor presides over meetings of the Court and confers degrees and other awards at graduation ceremonies and is appointed by the Council.
Corporate Information
The University has a range of academic and operational procedures, including those associated with Public Accountability.