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Governance

Governance

Board of Governors

The Board of Governors is responsible for the strategic direction of the University, including:

  • determining the educational character and mission of the University and oversight of its activities
  • ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the University and the Corporation and for safeguarding their assets
  • approving annual estimates of income and expenditure
  • the appointment and setting the terms and conditions of senior posts holders
  • setting the framework for the pay and conditions of service of all other staff
  • the assignment and appraisal of the Principal

The Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Peter John CBE and his team then implement these decisions. 

The details of the Board's work are set out in its statement of primary responsibilities.

Download or view documents relating to Governance:

Board of Governors

Find out more about the members of the Board of Governors. Read the agendas and minutes.

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Academic Board

Legal and charity information

The University is a higher education corporation established by the Education Reform Act 1988, and awarded University status following the Further and Higher Education Act 1992.  It is currently regulated under the Higher Education and Research Act 2017. It is an exempt charity regulated by the Office for Students.

Public information - Freedom of Information Act 2000

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 applied in full to the University from 1 January 2005. From that date the University is:

  • required to disclose whether it holds information requested,
  • to provide that information either routinely or on request,
  • or to explain why it does not have to provide the information requested because it falls into one of the exempt information categories. 

Sustainability governance

In response to the pressing global challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, UWL has implemented a sustainability governance framework. By taking proactive steps towards environmental stewardship, we aim to foster a greener future for our institution and the wider community. This sustainability governance framework will guide our policies, practices, and initiatives, enabling us to embrace sustainable practices, reduce our carbon emissions, and inspire positive change.

At the core of our sustainability governance is the establishment of a dedicated Sustainability Management Board (SMB) and Environmental Operations Group (EOG).

Find out more about the SMB and EOG:

  • Sustainability Management Board

    The Vice-Chancellor’s Executive (VCE) is supported by the Sustainability Management Board (SMB). The SMB is accountable to the VCE for the delivery of sustainability-related activities in accordance with the University’s strategic plans and other external reporting obligations. The SMB is responsible for implementing the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SMB is comprised of representatives from the Heads of Professional Services, the Heads of Schools, and the UWL Students' Union. It is chaired by Dr Suresh Gamlath, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Business Development), a member of VCE. Members also are the Sustainability Champions for their respective Schools and Departments, encouraging all staff to participate in sustainability activities.

    Members of the SMB include:

    • Adeel Rajput, Head of Strategic Procurement
    • Dr Amelia Au-Yeung, Dean of the Claude Littner Business School
    • Andrew Preater, Director of Library Services
    • Dr Bamo Nouri, Senior Lecturer and UNAI Lead for the School of Human and Social Sciences
    • Claire Willitts, Executive Director of Property and Environment
    • Davinder Sarai, Procurement Manager
    • James Edmunds, Associate Pro Vice Chancellor & Dean of the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism
    • Dr Jen Mayer, Head of the School of Human and Social Sciences
    • Dr Jessica Frye, Head of CELT
    • Joshua Heming, University Secretary and Registrar
    • Lucy Avery, Senior Communications Officer for Marketing & Communications
    • Grace Hunter, Head of Environmental Sustainability
    • Kevin West, Director of HR & Organisation Development
    • Professor Nicholas McKay, Director of the London College of Music
    • Paul Lohneis, Head of the London School of Film, Media & Design
    • Dr Peter Stiernstedt, Deputy Head of the School of Human and Social Sciences
    • Professor Philipp Elliot-Wright, Head of the School of Law
    • Professor Richard Morgan, Dean of the School of Medicine and Biosciences
    • Roseanna Donnan, Student Experience Manager
    • Sara Raybould, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience)
    • Dr Suresh Gamlath, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Business Development)
    • Tom Levitt, Associate Lecturer in the Claude Littner Business School
    • Tracy McAuliffe, Director of Student Services
    • Tye McMahon, CEO of the Students’ Union

  • Environmental Operations Group

    The Vice-Chancellor’s Executive (VCE) is supported by the Environmental Operations Group (EOG). The EOG is accountable to the VCE for:

    • Development of the University’s net zero carbon strategy and action plan.
    • Maintenance of internal and external accreditations, and reporting obligations related to environmental sustainability.
    • Delivery of actions in accordance with the University’s strategy plan and external requirements.

    The EOG covers all aspects of environmental sustainability and any other measures as determined by the VCE or externally.

    The EOG is comprised of representatives from the Heads of Professional Services, the Heads of Schools, the UWL Students' Union and on-site contractors. Representatives from the Unison and University and College Union (UCU) trade unions are members of the EOG. It is chaired by Claire Willitts, a member of VCE. Members also are the Sustainability Champions for their respective Schools and Departments, encouraging all staff to participate in sustainability activities.

    Members of the EOG include:

    • Mohammed Ahmed - Head of IT Service Delivery
    • David Barnes - Health and Safety Manager
    • Rob Carr - Head of Commercial Operations, UWLSU
    • Dr Suresh Gamlath - Pro Vice Chancellor (Business Development)
    • Amber Gardiner - Operations Manager (Soft FM), Equans
    • Muhid Goni - Site Manager, Elior
    • Alison Hawkings - UCU Representative
    • Joshua Heming - University Secretary and Registrar
    • Grace Hunter - Head of Environmental Sustainability
    • Laura Paval - Hospitality and Culinary Arts Manager
    • Adeel Rajput - Head of Procurement
    • Nicholin Reed - Operations Manager (Soft FM), Equans
    • Sarah Simpson - Unison Representative
    • Dan Skelton - Environmental Sustainability Officer
    • Claire Willitts - Executive Director of Property and Environment

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