The Senatus Academicus (Senate) is the University's supreme academic body. The core function of the Senate is to regulate and superintend the teaching and discipline of the University and to promote research. The Senate is chaired by the Principal & Vice-Chancellor.Senate meets three times per year. At each meeting, Senate hosts a presentation and discussion session which is open to all members of staff.The Senate Exception Committee can be convened to make urgent formal business decisions between meetings of Senate. For further information, please see 'Conduct of Senate Business' below. Senate Elections – Academic staff members Information on Senate elections Senate Professional Services staff positions The role of a Senate member and the names of the Professional Services staff representatives. Senate Standing Committee elections Information for Senate members interested in standing for election to a Senate Standing Committee Role of the Senate and its Committees Information on the role and powers of Senate and resources for Senate members Conduct of Senate Business The operation of Senate and format of meetings. Agendas, papers and minutes Agendas, papers and minutes for Senate and E-Senate. Senate Support Team Academic Services Contact details Work: +44(0)131 651 4979 Email: SenateSupport@ed.ac.uk Olivia Hayes Academic Policy Officer Contact details Email: olivia.hayes@ed.ac.uk Arlene Duffin Administrative Assistant Contact details Work: +44(0)131 650 2138 Email: Arlene.Duffin@ed.ac.uk This article was published on 2024-07-29
