Statutory bodies

The main constitutional bodies of the University of Bristol are:

• Court - a key ceremonial and advisory body
• Convocation - 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 Committee
• Estates Committee
• Finance Committee
• Membership Appointments and Governance Group
• Human Resources Committee
• Remuneration Committee
• Student Affairs Committee

Joint committees of the Board of Trustees and Senate

• Ethics of Research Committee
• Honorary Degrees Committee
• IT Committee

Committees of Court

• Nominations Committee of Court

Key committees of Senate

• Standing Committee 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