All-staff briefing

Introducing the session Robert said that this was an opportunity for colleagues to get acquainted with key members of Council and what they and the Council does for the University. 

Richard Messer provided the context to the conversation by explaining the Council’s make-up and its responsibilities. Council is the ultimate governing body of our University and ensures that our institution is properly governed and meets all of its legal and regulatory requirements. Amongst its tasks is monitoring the University Strategy, as well as appointing the Vice-Chancellor and the University Executive Board.  

Council is made up of 27 members in total, including 15 members external to the University known as lay members. It meets 4-5 times a year, with various sub-committees meeting more regularly to focus on specific issues. 

Richard’s presentation is available for colleagues to view. 

Robert then spoke with the other Council members to discuss what being a member of Council meant to them, and how they worked to ensure that the voices of colleagues, students and other stakeholders were heard.   

You can find out more about University Council, include profiles of all its members, on the new Council webpages. 

You can also access the recording on Microsoft Stream.  

Upcoming talks  

We will be sharing a schedule of all-staff talks for spring and summer terms in the new year. 

All colleagues will be sent an Outlook Calendar invite ahead of the session. If you have any queries, please contact communications@reading.ac.uk.