Convener of Court Election
The Court is the University’s governing body and is the legal persona of the University. Collectively, it is responsible for the proper conduct of the University’s public business, for strategic vision, monitoring effectiveness and performance of the University, approving Finance, Estate, People & OD strategies including diversity and inclusion and ensuring the good name and values of the University. The Court has 25 members with each playing an integral role.
The Convener is responsible for the leadership and effectiveness of Court and for ensuring that the University is well connected with its stakeholders. The Convener ensures that Court members work together effectively and efficiently, and that they observe the Code of Conduct for members of Court and as such endorse the Nine Principles of Public Life inScotland, as set out in the Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000.
Gavin Stewart was appointed Convener of Court (August 2024 - July 2028)