Board of Governors
The University’s activities are guided by a skilled and highly dedicated Board of Governors. Independent members of the Board and supporting committees contribute a range of expertise and experience, often acquired at senior levels across private and public sectors.
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About the Board of Governors
The Board has overall legal and constitutional responsibility for the conduct of the NTU's affairs in accordance with the Instrument and Articles of Government (PDF, 77KB).
The Board of Governors seeks to conduct its affairs in accordance with recognised good practice in corporate governance. In pursuit of that objective, the Board has formally adopted the Governance Code of Practice (PDF, 416KB) published by the Committee of University Chairs (CUC), embraces the Nolan Principles and complies with the Office for Students Public Interest Governance Principles.
The Board of Governors has approved and adopted a formal Code of Conduct which sets out the principles governing the conduct of its members and the members of its supporting committees. See the primary responsibilities of the Board of Governors (PDF, 19KB)
The Board is supported by committees which undertake specific tasks on its behalf, following their respective terms of reference.
The University commissioned Advance HE to undertake a formal Governance Effectiveness Review during 2022. This concluded that the standard of governance at the University is 'very good', noting that where recommendations or suggestions were made, these were designed to build upon existing good practice. You can read the Governance Effectiveness Review.
Members of the Board of Governors
- Caroline Wayman, Chair (Pro-Chancellor)
- Geoff Love, Deputy Chair (Deputy Pro-Chancellor)
- Philip Bell-Brown
- Rosie Bennett
- Steve Denton
- Dr Anino Emuwa
- Kelsey Francis
- Sarah Gregory
- Elizabeth Karch
- Paul Kenyon
- Dr Andrew Knight
- Jennie Nelson
- Professor Dave Petley
- Libby Sinclair, NTSU President
- Chris Townsend
- David Williams
- Dr Doug Wilson
- Katie Worgan
Minutes of Board of Governors meetings
The Board of Governors usually meets four times during each academic year. The confirmed meeting dates for the Board of Governors are listed below and the minutes of the meetings are published following approval by the Board.
Attendance at meetings
The attendance rate of Trustees at formal meetings of the Board of Governors and its supporting Committees during the 2024/25 academic year is shown below.
- Board of Governors: 86%
- Academic Assurance and Regulation Committee: 83%
- Audit and Risk Management Committee: 92%
- Employment Policy Committee: 87%
- Membership and Nominations Committee: 100%
- Remuneration Committee: 100%
- Strategy, Policy, Finance and Resources Committee: 87%
Governors’ personal expenses
Members of the Board of Governors (the Trustees) are not remunerated for their role on the governing body. The University will meet the cost of travel and subsistence expenses incurred by Trustees in attending Board of Governors and Committee meetings and associated events in their official capacity.
A breakdown of the personal expenses paid to, or on behalf of, Trustees in 2024/25:
| Travel | Subsistence | Accommodation | Miscellaneous | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £3,546.29 | £150.48 | Nil | Nil | £3,696.77 |
A breakdown of additional expenditure paid directly by the University on behalf of Trustees in 2024/25:
| Travel | Subsistence | Accommodation | Training | Miscellaneous | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,378.62 | £390.50 | £5,906.54 | £577.00 | Nil | £8,252.66 |
Supporting committees
- Sarah Gregory, Chair
- Geoff Love, Deputy Chair
- Elizabeth Karch
- Jess Walker
- Katie Worgan
- Caroline Wayman (ex-officio)
Download the Remuneration Committee Terms of Reference (PDF, 108KB)
Download the Annual Report from the Remuneration Committee for 2025 (PDF, 185KB)
Download the Executive Remuneration Policy (PDF, 142KB)
Membership opportunities
Members are appointed for fixed periods. When vacancies occur, the University is keen to recruit new members who can make a similarly positive contribution to the future development of the institution.
Candidates for appointment to the Board or its committees should be prepared to commit time in applying their skills and experience to the governance of the University and, in line with its strategic aims, be proactive in putting forward the University's case as regional, national and international ambassadors.
Further information
Contact the Clerk to the Board of Governors if you are interested in becoming a member of the Board or its Committees.