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Statutes and Ordinances
Our Statutes and Ordinances set out the rules, conduct and powers of the University.
The Statutes set out the objects and powers of the University, and define the Statutory Officers, the Board of Trustees and the Collegiate Council. The Statutes may only be amended in accordance with the University of London Act 2018. Any changes to the Statutes require the approval of the Privy Council.
The Ordinances set out the rules for the conduct of the University's business. Ordinances are created or amended by the Board of Trustees.
Following a governance review, the University's Statutes were amended and approved by the Privy Council in April 2024. Revised University Ordinances were approved by the Board of Trustees in July 2024.
University Statutes
A version of the Statutes with the Privy Council seal is available on request. For a copy of this version contact the Central Secretariat at Secretariat@london.ac.uk.
University Ordinances
This Ordinance details the function, purpose and constitution of the Board of Trustees. Specific procedures of the Board of Trustees are set out.
This Ordinance details the function, purpose and specific procedures of the Collegiate Council.
This Ordinance details the purpose, function and specific procedures of the Academic Board.
This Ordinance sets out how the Vice-Chancellor and the Board of Trustees may delegate their executive and non-executive powers, and the responsibilities of the Board of Trustees.
Appendix 1: Terms of Reference for Committees of the Board of Trustees (under review)
Appendix 2: Governance chart (under review)
Please contact the Central Secretariat for the most recent version of a Committee's Terms of Reference
This Ordinance includes details of Federation Membership and Funding Federal Activities.
Appendix 1: List of Federation Members
Appendix 2: Policy and Procedure for the admission of new institutions to the University of London Federation
This Ordinance includes details of the appointments, roles, and duties of the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
This Ordinance includes information about Honorary Degrees and Honorary Fellowships.
Appendix 1: Award of the Honorary Bachelor of Education (HonBEd)
Ordinance 15 - Termination of Registration on Academic Grounds
Ordinance 16 - Fitness to Study
Ordinance 17 - Code of Student Discipline
Ordinance 18 - Termination of Registration of Students in Debt
Ordinance 24 - Code of Practice on Meetings or Other Activities on University Premises - this will shortly be superseded by the Freedom of Speech Code of Practice
Ordinance 24 - Code of Practice on Meetings or Other Activities on University Premises - this will shortly be superseded by the Freedom of Speech Code of Practice