The University of Strathclyde was established by Royal Charter in 1964, with a history dating back to 1796 and the founding of Anderson's Institute. The Charter sets out the power and functions of the University as well as identifying the key officers and committees within the University's structure.
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Governing Instruments
The constitution and governance of the University of Strathclyde is regulated by the Charter, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations.
Committees
The University's committee structures are an essential part of the formal decision making process at Strathclyde. Our committee structure is made up of Court, Senate, Executive Team, Strategic Committees and Compliance Committees.