Governance
This section covers information relating to the way Norwich University of the Arts is governed and how decisions are made.
It includes information on the legal status of the institution, which individual member of staff or group within the organisation is responsible for specific functions and where they fit in the overall structure of the organisation.
In some instances information from committee minutes will be exempt from disclosure where it contains personal information, information that may damage the commercial interests of the institution or that may threaten the health and safety of specific individuals.
The University’s legal name is Norwich University of the Arts, which is sometimes abbreviated to NUA.
Correspondence Address
Norwich University of the Arts
Francis House
3-7 Redwell Street
Norwich
NR2 4SN
Governance structure
Information relating to how Norwich University of the Arts’ management structure is organised and the function and purpose of each part of the management structure.
- Instrument of Government (01/07/21) (102k)
- Articles of Government (01/07/21) (172k)
- Statement of Governing Body Primary Responsibilities (01/03/20) (51k)
The membership of the University’s Council is set out in the Instrument of Government. The Articles of Government set out how the governance of the University is conducted though its Council. The Council has delegated certain functions to the following sub-committees:
- Audit Committee
- Finance and Resources Committee
- Nominations Committee
- People Committee
- Remuneration Committee
The academic management of the University is delegated to the Academic Board.
For information relating to how Norwich University of the Arts was established and its standing from the point of view of the law visit Further And Higher Education Act 1992.
Confirmed meeting minutes
Council
- Council 7 July 2023
- Council 24 March 2023
- Council 18 November 2022
- Council 30 September 2022
- Council 08 July 2022
- Council 25 March 2022
- Council 01 October 2021
- Council 02 July 2021
- Council 26 March 2021
- Council 13 November 2020
- Council 2 October 2020
- Council 3 July 2020
- Council 27 March 2020
- Council 4 October 2019
Audit Committee
Joint Finance & Resources Committee/ Audit Committee
Trade union facility time
Trade union facility time — 1 April 2022 – 31 March 2023 (08/2023) 126kb
Financial Resources
Information on the University’s Finances. Information that may damage the University’s commercial interests will be excluded from publication.
These documents have been made accessible in line with our obligations for web content accessibility. Page numbers may differ from the original signed documents.
- Financial Regulations (05/10/23) (646kb)
- Financial Statements 2022-23 (791kb)
- Financial Statements 2021-22 (825kb)
- Financial Statements 2020-21 (1mb)
- Financial Statements 2019-20 (1mb)
- Financial Statements 2018-19 (2mb)
- Financial Statements 2017-18 (972kb)
- Financial Statements 2016-17 (1mb)
Trustees
Information on Norwich University of the Arts’ current Trustees, together with a list of all other charities (if any) of which each trustee is also a member:
How Norwich University of the Arts is organised
Information relating to how the individual units of Norwich University of the Arts are organised and where each unit fits in the overall structure of the institution.
Norwich University Strategy
Access & Participation Plans
The University’s Access & Participation Plan (called the Access Agreement up to and including 2018-19) sets out our commitments to ensure fair access and student success for students from under-represented backgrounds, through outreach work, financial and other kinds of student support.
The Access & Participation Plan and Access Agreements from the past few years are included below. The agreement that applies to a particular student will be the one for the year in which they first entered Norwich University of the Arts. For instance, students who entered the University in 2017/18 should refer to the 2017/18 Access Agreement.
See our Fees and Funding page for our latest tuition fee rates.
- Norwich University of the Arts Access and Participation Plan 2020-25
- Norwich University of the Arts Access and Participation Plan 2020-25 (accessible summary)
- Norwich University of the Arts Access and Participation Plan 2019-20
- Norwich University of the Arts 2018-19 Access Agreement
- Norwich University of the Arts 2017-18 Access Agreement
- Norwich University of the Arts 2016-17 Access Agreement
- Norwich University of the Arts 2015-16 Access Agreement
- Norwich University of the Arts 2019-20 Access and Participation Impact Report
Degree Outcomes Statement
Equality and Diversity
Norwich University of the Arts is committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality. If you require documents in a different format please contact the Human Resources Department on 01603 756243 or email humanresources@norwichuni.ac.uk.
Freedom of Information Act Enquiries
Any queries relating to Norwich University of the Arts’ Publication Scheme should be addressed to:
EmailInformation and Resources Office
Norwich University of the Arts
Francis House
3-7 Redwell Street
Norwich
NR2 4SN
News
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