University Council Handbook Home

1: History

The history and structure of the University of York

2: Legal structure

The legal structure of the University and why it is important

3: Legal obligations

The legal obligations of the University and Council

4: Charitable status

The University as an (exempt) charity and Council as its trustees

5: Regulatory framework

The regulatory system: from HEFCE to the OfS

6: Governance

Corporate governance in HE, and its relationship to academic governance

7: Primary Responsibilities

The Primary Responsibilities of Council in practice

8: Senior Management

Senior management structures in HE

9: Funding

Funding of HE

Appendix 1:Two decades' worth of landmark legislation and regulation for HE

Appendix 2: The public interest governance principles