At the meeting of the University's governing body, University Court, on 24 June 2024, Court:

• Received an update on the appointment process for the next Principal and Vice Chancellor.
• Received a report from its Nominations Committee on Court and Committee membership and approved the appointment of Professor Lesley Yellowlees as Vice-Chair of Court for the coming year.     
• Received an update on the current international market environment and home recruitment position. 
• Received an update on the University's current financial position, noted the University Annual Plan and KPIs for 2024/25, noted the three-year financial forecast and approved the University Budget for 2024/25. 
• Received an update on progress with Project VISON.
• Noted the final Top Risks Monitoring Report for the 2023/24, approved the Top Risks Register for 2024/25 and confirmed the Risk Appetite Statement and Tolerances for the coming year.
• Considered an update on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and endorsed the new strategic approach outlined.
• Noted an update on ENSA activities and progress over the past year.
• Approved the Honorary Award nominations recommended by the Honorary Awards and Visiting Titles Committee and Academic Board. 
• Noted the annual report on Health & Safety Management.
• Noted the annual report on Visiting and Emeritus professor appointees within the University. 
• Noted the minutes of Academic Board, Finance and Property Committee and Audit & Risk Committee. 

Thanks were extended to demitting members and particularly to the Chair of Court, June Boyle who had served on Court for 12 years, the past 4 of which as Chair. 

Approved minutes of Court meetings are available here​.

Open minutes of the June 2024 meeting will be published after their approval at the October 2024 meeting.  

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