Recent Changes to the University Calendar
Updates to Ordinance 8
On 29 April 2026, the Council approved revisions to Ordinance 8 Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates with immediate effect, to to allow the posthumous conferral of a non-academic version of all degrees, certificates and diplomas listed in the Ordinance.
Updates to Ordinance 4.4
On 10 October 2025, the Council approved revisions to Ordinance 4.4: Powers of the Council with immediate effect, to demonstrate more clearly the powers and regulatory responsibilities of Council.
Revisions to Ordinance 7
On 9 July 2025 the Council approved revisions to Ordinance 7: Academic Organisation, from 2025-26.
The revisions arose from the Review of Academic Governance undertaken through 2023/24 and 2024/25; the Council Effectiveness Review undertaken through 2023/24 and revisions to practice or terms of reference not yet reflected in Governing Instruments.
Revisions to Ordinances 3.5, 4 and 5
On 9 July 2025 the Council approved revisions to Ordinances 3.5: The Pro-Vice-Chancellors, 4: The Council and 5: The Senate with immediate effect.
The revisions arose from the Review of Academic Governance undertaken through 2023/24 and 2024/25; the Council Effectiveness Review undertaken through 2023/24 and revisions to practice or terms of reference not yet reflected in Governing Instruments.
Revisions to Ordinance 11
On 12 February 2025 the Council approved with immediate effect revisions to Ordinance 11: Academic Employment, reflecting updates to the composition of Senate after the Academic Governance Review and the appointment process for, and role of the Chair of the Academic Freedom Review Committee.