Academic Board
Terms of Reference, Constitution & Membership
The Academic Board is the primary academic body of Edinburgh Napier University with delegated authority from the 
University Court to oversee the overall planning, co-ordination, development and supervision of the academic work of the University.
The Principal is Convenor of Academic Board and itsmembers are drawn from across the University.
Meeting Papers and Minutes
All members of staff are encouraged to read the agendas, minutes and papers for Academic Board and its sub-committees to keep up to date with the issues and initiatives being discussed.
Dates
In 2022/23 Academic Board will meet on:
14 October 2022
02 December 2022
10 March 2023
02 June 2023
You can see the venues and other information on the University Calendars of Meetings and Events.
Members' Roles and Responsibilities
The University adheres to the concept of 'privilege of membership' of committees. This emphasises that active participation in a committee is an important contribution to the University's work and should be a priority for all concerned. Members of Academic Board and its sub-committees should accept fully the responsibilities inherent in academic governance.
Some 
guidance has been prepared for members of Academic Board and other committees.
Members' Teamsite
Academic Board members have a dedicated 
SharePoint teamsite to assist them fulfil their duties as members of this important body.
Useful Information
The Academic Board is an established part of the overall governance and deliberative structure of the University, being specified in our Statutory Instrument (the Napier University [Scotland] Order of Council 1993) as amended by the Amendment Order of Council 2007 and in 2009 by theEdinburgh Napier University Order of Council. These Orders were approved by The Privy Council and (following devolution) The Scottish Parliament.
The University Court approved a revised Constitution of Academic Board in June 2015 following a Governance Review to reflect changes to the academic structure of the University.
Contact
Please contact the 
Clerk with any queries about Academic Board.