The Council is the governing body and thus the supreme authority of the University, which means that it is ultimately accountable for the conduct and activity of the University and its representatives. The Council is responsible for determining the strategic direction of the University and for the finance, property, investments and general business of the University. It is also responsible for assuring the quality and standards of the University’s academic provision and is discharging its duties in accordance with the Welsh Quality Assessment Framework.
The University is a registered charity (No. 1138342) and Council acts as the Board of Trustees of the charity.
The Secretary to Council is Ms Louise Woollard who can be contacted via email (L.A.Woollard@swansea.ac.uk). The role of the Secretary is detailed in the University's Ordinances (Ordinance 21).
Council will normally meet four times a year (October, November, March, and July). During the 2025/26 academic year, Council will meet on the following dates:
- Monday 6 October 2025
- Monday 24 November 2025
- Monday 16 March 2026
- Monday 6 July 2026
Council Membership
Council is made up of external, staff and student members who have been appointed in accordance with the Statutes of the University. Further information about the membership of Council can be found here.
Council Committees
Information about the Committees of Council, including their purposes and key responsibilities, are also available to view.