Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is the University's supreme governing body and board of charity trustees. It operates within the framework provided by the Charter and Statutes and the legal and regulatory framework to which the University is subject.
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Responsibilities and terms of reference
The primary responsibilities of the Board of Trustees are set out in Ordinance 1.
All Board members are expected to comply with the role description and code of conduct as set out in Ordinance 1.
Membership
Find out more about board membership and diversity monitoring.
Attendees
The following people attend meetings of the Board of Trustees:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Deputy University Secretary and Head of Governance
Other members of University staff may be asked to attend for relevant items.
Board Secretary
Post-holder: Michael Flay, Director of Governance and University Secretary
Email: michael.flay@bristol.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 117 45 54881
Committees of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees has several committees which undertake specific responsibilities.
Find out committee meeting dates and paper submission deadlines.
- Audit and Risk CommitteeThe Audit and Risk Committee is responsible to the Board of Trustees for reviewing the effectiveness of internal arrangements.
- Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Oversight CommitteeThe Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Oversight (EEDI) Committee provides assurance around the University's approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Finance and Investments CommitteeThe Finance and Investments Committee is responsible to the Board of Trustees for overseeing the development and implementation of the financial, estates and digital infrastructure objectives.
- Honorary Degrees CommitteeThe Honorary Degrees Committee recommends candidates for honorary degrees and honorary fellowships.
- Infrastructure Planning CommitteeThe Infrastructure Planning Committee provides the Board of Trustees with assurance on the development and delivery of key elements of the University Strategy, specifically the long-term planning and development, construction, and performance management of the University’s physical and digital estate, as well as reviewing proposals for the acquisition and disposal of any part of the estate.
- Nominations Committee of the BoardThe Nominations Committee advises the Board on matters concerning the membership of the Board and Board Committees.
- Pensions Task and Finish GroupThe Pensions Task and Finish Group was established by the Board of Trustees in July 2018 to consider the Universities Superannuation Scheme Valuation and the associated implications for the University and its staff.
- Remuneration CommitteeThe Remuneration Committee is responsible for overseeing the pay, benefits and conditions of employment of the Vice-Chancellor and the other senior staff.
Vacancies
There are currently no vacancies.
Meeting dates and paper submission deadlines 2024/25
- Friday 18 July 2025, 9am
- Friday 3 October 2025, 9am
- Friday 21 November 2025, 9am
- Friday 30 January 2026, 9am
- Thursday 26 March 2026, 9am - development day
- Friday 27 March 2026, 9am
- Friday 22 May 2026, 9am
- Friday 3 July 2026, 9am
Annual reports
2023/24
Reports from this year will be added as they become available.
- Audit and Risk Committee Annual Report 2023-2024 (PDF, 328kB)
- Annual Statement on Research integrity 2023/24 (PDF, 235kB)
- Annual Report and Financial Statements 2023/2024 (PDF, 4,514kB)
- EDI Annual Report 2023/2024 (PDF, 4,379kB)
- Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap report 2024 (PDF, 1,354kB)
- Degree Outcomes Statement 2024 (PDF, 718kB)
2022/23
Reports from this year will be added as they become available.
- Annual Statement on Research integrity 2022/23 (PDF, 95kB)
- Academic Quality Assurance Annual Report 22-23 (PDF, 387kB)
- Audit and Risk Committee Annual Report 2022/2023 (PDF, 218kB)
- EDI Annual Report 2022/2023 (PDF, 5,440kB)
- Annual Report and Financial Statements 2022/2023 (PDF, 6,249kB)
- Degree Outcomes Statement 2022/23 (PDF, 1,127kB)
- Gender Pay Gap report 2022/23 (PDF, 1,570kB)
- Health and Safety annual report 2022/23 (PDF, 536kB)
- Education Act Code of Practice 2022-2023 (Bristol SU) (PDF, 190kB)
2021/22
Reports from this year will be added as they become available.
- Academic Quality and Standards annual report 2021/22 (PDF, 444kB)
- Annual Report and Financial Statements
- Audit and Risk Committee annual report 2021/22 (PDF, 523kB)
- Education Act Code of Practice 2021/22 (Bristol SU) (PDF, 245kB)
- Gender Pay Gap report 2021/22 (PDF, 475kB)
- Health and Safety annual report 2021/22 (PDF, 1,366kB)
Agendas and minutes
Download agendas and minutes from previous Board of Trustees meetings.
2024/25
- Agenda, 18 July 2025 (TO FOLLOW)
- Minutes, 18 July 2025 (TO FOLLOW)
- Agenda, 23 May 2025 (TO FOLLOW)
- Minutes, 23 May 2025 (TO FOLLOW)
- Agenda 27 March and 28 March 2025 (PDF, 351kB)
- Minutes, 28 March 2025 (TO FOLLOW)
- Agenda, 31 January 2025 (PDF, 242kB)
- Minutes, 31 January 2025 (PDF, 257kB)
- Agenda, 22 November 2024 (PDF, 202kB)
- Minutes, 22 November 2024 (PDF, 325kB)
- Agenda, 20 September 2024 (PDF, 204kB)
- Minutes, 20 September 2024 (PDF, 271kB)
2023/24
- Agenda, 5 July 2024 (PDF, 152kB)
- Minutes, 5 July 2024 (PDF, 323kB)
- Agenda, 24 May 2024 (PDF, 157kB)
- Minutes, 24 May 2024 (PDF, 237kB)
- Agenda, 21 and 22 March 2024 (PDF, 225kB)
- Minutes, 22 March 2024 (PDF, 271kB)
- Agenda, 2 February 2024 (PDF, 125kB)
- Minutes, 2 February 2024 (PDF, 315kB)
- Agenda, 16 November 2023 (PDF, 142kB)
- Minutes, 16 November 2023 (PDF, 637kB)
- Minutes, 25 October 2023 (PDF, 260kB)
- Agenda, 22 September 2023 (PDF, 147kB)
- Minutes, 22 September 2023 (PDF, 317kB)
2022/23
- Agenda, 7 July 2023 (PDF, 143kB)
- Minutes, 7 July 2023 (PDF, 1,291kB)
- Agenda, 26 May 2023 (PDF, 141kB)
- Minutes, 26 May 2023 (PDF, 221kB)
- Agenda, 30 and 31 March 2023 (PDF, 176kB)
- Minutes, 30 and 31 March 2023 (PDF, 219kB)
- Agenda, 3 February 2023 (PDF, 115kB)
- Minutes, 3 February 2023 (PDF, 193kB)
- Agenda, 18 November 2022 (PDF, 139kB)
- Minutes, 18 November 2022 (PDF, 167kB)
- Agenda, 23 September 2022 (PDF, 30kB)
- Minutes, 23 September 2022 (PDF, 169kB)
2021/22
- Agenda, 8 July 2022 (PDF, 116kB)
- Minutes, 8 July 2022 (PDF, 155kB)
- Agenda, 27 May 2022 (PDF, 33kB)
- Minutes, 26 and 27 May 2022 (PDF, 210kB)
- Agenda, 1 April 2022 (PDF, 117kB)
- Minutes, 1 April 2022 (PDF, 188kB)
- Minutes, 16 March 2022 (PDF, 94kB)
- Agenda, 4 February 2022 (PDF, 119kB)
- Minutes, 4 February 2022 (PDF, 210kB)
- Agenda, 19 November 2021 (PDF, 137kB)
- Minutes, 19 November 2021 (PDF, 98kB)
- Agenda, 24 September 2021 (PDF, 30kB)
- Minutes, 24 September 2021 (PDF, 75kB)
Register of interests
The University maintains a register of interests of members of the Board of Trustees, members of the Committees of the Board of Trustees, members of the University Executive Board and members of the Board of any University Subsidiary.
The Register of interests (PDF, 181kB) is available for inspection under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
If you have any queries in relation to the register of interests, email governance@bristol.ac.uk.