Statutory bodies

The main constitutional bodies of the University of Bristol are:

• Court - a key ceremonial and advisory body
• Alumni Association - the representative body of the University's alumni association
• Board of Trustees - the governing body
• Senate - the academic decision-making body

Committees of the Board of Trustees

• Audit & Risk Committee
• Finance & Infrastructure Committee
• Remuneration Committee
• Nominations Committee of the Board

Joint committees of the Board of Trustees and Senate

• Honorary Degrees Committee

Key committees of Senate

• Research Committee
• Education Committee
• University Planning and Resources Committee (UPARC) - see University Management Team
  
  • Capital Investment Programme Board
  • Ways of Working Portfolio Board (formerly known as the Systems and Process Investment Board)
• Faculty Boards and Faculty Assemblies