University Council

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The University Council is the principal governing body of Durham University, responsible for its strategic direction, financial oversight, and overall institutional governance.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf principal governing body of Durham University
university governing body
affiliatedWith Durham University
aimsTo ensure long-term sustainability of Durham University
protect the interests of the University’s stakeholders
ensures alignment of University activities with strategic objectives
good governance practice at Durham University
proper stewardship of University resources
governs Durham University
hasAuthorityOver University’s financial affairs
University’s governance framework
University’s strategic priorities
hasFunction appointing the Vice-Chancellor (subject to statutes and procedures)
approving major capital projects
ensuring accountability and transparency in governance
ensuring effective internal control systems
setting overall institutional strategy
hasRole financial oversight
overall institutional governance
strategic direction
locatedIn Durham, England
oversees University Executive
Vice-Chancellor of Durham University
partOf governance structure of Durham University
responsibleFor approving the University’s annual budget
approving the University’s strategic plan
ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
ensuring effective governance structures
monitoring institutional performance
overseeing the University’s financial sustainability
risk management oversight
worksWith Senate of Durham University
University committees

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Durham University
governingBody

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