Overview
The Senate is the governing authority of the University of Sydney and has the functions conferred or imposed on it by or under the University of Sydney Act 1989 (as amended).
The Senate of the University oversees all major decisions concerning the conduct of the University, including staff appointments and welfare, student welfare and discipline, financial matters and the physical and academic development of the University. It awards all degrees and diplomas and is responsible to the Parliament of NSW.
Information about the following can be accessed from the links on the left:
- Q & A
- Senate's powers and responsibilities
- Membership of Senate: Constitution / Fellows of Senate / Chancellor / Deputy Chancellor / Vice-Chancellor / Chair, Academic Board
- Senate meeting dates and deadlines
- Senate agenda and minutes summaries
- Secretary to Senate
- Conferring of degrees
Information about the following can be accessed from the tabs above:
- Senate history
- Senate elections
- Senate Committees
- Honorary awards
- Senate gallery
- What's new
The following information is also available:
Relevant legislation
- University of Sydney Act 1989 (as amended)
- University of Sydney By-law 1999 (as amended)
- National Governance Protocols for Higher Education Providers
- University Governance
- Rules and Resolutions of the Senate
Feedback can be emailed to , Executive Officer to Senate.
