University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow is the largest of the three universities in Glasgow, Scotland.

Management

The management body, which is responsible for contractual matters; employing staff; and other matters such as the maintenance of the university property is the University Court. The Court takes decisions about the deployment of resources as well as formulating strategic plans for the university. The Court is chaired by the Rector (see below for more information), who is elected by all the matriculated students at the university.

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However, day to day management of the University is undertaken by the Principal (who combines this role with that of Vice-Chancellor) and the Secretary of Court. The current principal is Sir Muir Russell who replaced Professor Sir Graeme Davies in October, 2003. The current secretary of court is David Newall.

Related Topics:
Muir Russell - Graeme Davies - October - 2003 - David Newall

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The body which is responsible for the management of academic affairs, and the awarding of all degrees is the University Senate. The senate consists of various academics and is chaired by the Prinicpal of the university.

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There are also a number of committees of both the Court and Senate that make important decisions and investigate matters referred to them. As well as these bodies there is a General Council made up of the university graduates that is involved in the running of the university. The graduates also elect the Chancellor of the university. A largely honorific post, the current Chancellor is Sir William Kerr Fraser, a former Principal of Glasgow University.

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There are also five Vice-Principals, each with a specific remit. There is a Vice-Principal in charge of Learning and Teaching (who also acts as the Clerk to Senate); a Vice-Principal Estates; a Vice-Principal Research; a Vice-Principal External Relations; and a Vice-Principal Staffing. They each play a major role in the day to day management of the university.

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