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
- Head of Governance
Other members of University staff may be asked to attend for relevant items.
Board Secretary
Post-holder: Registrar 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 responsbilities.
Find out committee meeting dates and paper submission deadlines.
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Audit and Risk Committee
The Audit and Risk Committee is responsible to the Board of Trustees for reviewing the effectiveness of internal arrangements.
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Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Oversight Committee
The Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Oversight (EEDI) Committee provides assurance around the University's approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
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Finance and Infrastructure Committee
The Finance and Infrastructure Committee is responsible to the Board of Trustees for overseeing the development and implementation of the financial, estates and digital infrastructure objectives.
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Honorary Degrees Committee
The Honorary Degrees Committee recommends candidates for honorary degrees and honorary fellowships.
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Nominations Committee of the Board
The Nominations Committee advises the Board on matters concerning the membership of the Board and Board Committees.
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Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee is responsible for overseeing the pay, benefits and conditions of employment of the Vice-Chancellor and the other senior staff.
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Pensions Task and Finish Group
The 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.
Vacancies
Vacancy for Academic Trustee
The Board of Trustees is seeking to appoint one Academic Staff member (the Academic Trustee) to join the Board from 1 January 2024, more information is provided via the links below.
- Letter from Jack Boyer, Chair of the Board of Trustees (PDF, 102kB)
- Further details and how to apply (PDF, 79kB)
The deadline for applications is COP on Monday 2 October 2023, via short form CV (2 – 3 pages) and a personal statement outlining your suitability and interest to helen.cole@bristol.ac.uk.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity or have questions not dealt with above, please contact: helen.cole@bristol.ac.uk.
Vacancies for Independent Trustees
The University is partnering with Odgers Berndtson as recruitment partners for Independent Trustees on the University's Board of Trustees. If you would like to apply for these roles, please contact helen.cole@bristol.ac.uk in the first instance.
Meeting dates and paper submission deadlines 2023/24
- Friday 22 September 2023, 9am
(Paper deadline 5 September 2023) - Thursday 16 November 2023, 9am
(Paper deadline 31 October 2023) - Friday 2 February 2024, 9am
(Paper deadline 16 January 2024) - Thursday 21 March 2024, 9am - development day
- Friday 22 March 2024, 9am
(Paper deadline 5 March 2024) - Friday 24 May 2024, 9am
(Paper deadline 7 May 2024) - Friday 5 July 2024, 9am
(Paper deadline 18 June 2024)
Annual reports
2023/24
Reports from this year will be added as they become available.
2022/23
Reports from this year will be added as they become available.
- Annual Statement on Research integrity 2022/23 (PDF, 95kB)
- Degree Outcomes Statement 2022/23 (PDF, 1,127kB)
- Gender Pay Gap report 2022/23 (PDF, 1,289kB)
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, 235kB)
- 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)
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2020/21
- Academic Quality and Standards annual report 2020/21 (PDF, 213kB)
- Annual Report and Financial Statements
- Audit and Risk Committee annual report 2020/21 (PDF, 122kB)
- Education Act Code of Practice 2020/21 (Bristol SU) (PDF, 1,659kB)
- Health and Safety annual report 2020/21 (PDF, 1,760kB)
- Remuneration Committee annual report 2020/21 (PDF, 239kB)
- Staff Inclusion annual report 2020/21 (PDF, 3,408kB)
Agendas and minutes
Download agendas and minutes from previous Board of Trustees meetings.
2023/24
- Agenda, 5 July 2024 (TO FOLLOW)
- Minutes, 5 July 2024 (TO FOLLOW)
- Agenda, 24 May 2024 (TO FOLLOW)
- Minutes, 24 May 2024 (TO FOLLOW)
- Agenda, 21 and 22 March 2024 (TO FOLLOW)
- Minutes, 21 and 22 March 2024 (TO FOLLOW)
- Agenda, 2 February 2024 (TO FOLLOW)
- Minutes, 2 February 2024 (TO FOLLOW)
- Agenda, 17 November 2023 (TO FOLLOW)
- Minutes, 17 November 2023 (TO FOLLOW)
- Agenda, 22 September 2023 (PDF, 147kB)
- Minutes, 22 September 2023 (TO FOLLOW)
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)
2020/21
- Agenda, 9 July 2021 (PDF, 115kB)
- Minutes, 9 July 2021 (PDF, 84kB)
- Agenda, 27 May 2021 (PDF, 110kB)
- Minutes, 27 May 2021 (PDF, 82kB)
- Agenda, 26 March 2021 (PDF, 114kB)
- Minutes, 26 March 2021 (PDF, 87kB)
- Agenda, 5 February 2021 (PDF, 30kB)
- Minutes, 5 February 2021 (PDF, 110kB)
- Agenda, 20 November 2020 (PDF, 84kB)
- Minutes, 20 November 2020 (PDF, 82kB)
- Agenda, 25 September 2020 (PDF, 29kB)
- Minutes, 25 September 2020 (PDF, 70kB)
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 University Management Team.
The Register of interests (PDF, 161kB) (from 1 August 2023) 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.