Governance

The University of Manchester is a chartered corporation and operates under the terms of a Royal Charter granted in 2004. Our Royal Charter number is RC000797.

The constitution and supporting structures of the University, as detailed on these pages, have been developed in a way that ensure they hold true to the ethos, principles and requirements of good governance in higher education.

These structures also enable the University to fulfill its objectives as a new institution of the 21st Century. They are adaptable to changing circumstances, which help The University keep abreast of the latest technologies in a progressive environment.

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Founding documents, dates and regulations

Officers and committee memberships

Board of Governors minutes