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Governance Structure

The University is guided by its Charter and is anchored in four key organs: the Chancellor, the University Council, the Senate and the University Management Board (UMB).

The University is guided by its Charter and is anchored in four key organs: the Chancellor, the University Council, the Senate and the University Management Board (UMB). The offices and divisions below carry out its work.

01

Office of the Chancellor

The Chancellor serves as the titular head of the University and provides strategic guidance and oversight.

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02

University Council

It is the highest policy-making organ, responsible for overall governance, resource allocation and strategic direction.

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03

University Management Board

The Board oversees the day-to-day operations and implementation of Council decisions.

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04

University Senate

It is the supreme academic body, responsible for the formulation and regulation of academic policies and programmes.

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05

Office of the Vice-Chancellor

The chief executive and academic officer, leading the University day to day.

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06

Division of Planning and Infrastructure

Leading the University's planning and the growth of its physical and digital infrastructure.

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07

Division of Academic Affairs

Leading teaching and learning, academic programmes and the University's schools.

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Directorates, Departments and Sections

Every directorate, department and section of the University: mandates, services, leadership and contacts.

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Leadership and governance

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Day-to-day leadership sits with the Office of the Vice-Chancellor; services are run by the University's directorates and departments under its policies and Service Charter.