University Governance and legal basis of the university
Sub-Fonds
Identifier: EUA IN1/GOV
Scope and Contents
- Chancellor
- Rector
- University Court
- Senatus Academicus
- General Council
- Curators of Patronage
Dates
- 1582-date
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Certain material may be restricted due to Data Protection and other legislative reasons.
Biographical / Historical
From the early 17th century, the governing body of the University of Edinburgh was the Senatus Academicus. By Act of Parliament this was transferred to the University Court in 1889. The Court had come into existence following the Act of 1858 but from 1889 it became a body corporate, with perpetual succession and a common seal.
The current positions of Rector, Chancellor and Principal & Vice Chancellor also stem from the 1858 Act, as does the General Council which elects the Chancellor and four Assessors on the Court. The Curators of Patronage continue the link between the university and the city, though their powers are now largely formal.
The current positions of Rector, Chancellor and Principal & Vice Chancellor also stem from the 1858 Act, as does the General Council which elects the Chancellor and four Assessors on the Court. The Curators of Patronage continue the link between the university and the city, though their powers are now largely formal.
Extent
1 tbc unit
Archivist's Note
Grant Buttars 03 June 2004
- Universities and Colleges, Administration
- University of Edinburgh (Scottish University)
- University of Edinburgh. Chancellor
- University of Edinburgh. Court (governing body)
- University of Edinburgh. Curators of Patronage
- University of Edinburgh. General Council
- University of Edinburgh. Principal
- University of Edinburgh. Rector
- University of Edinburgh. Senatus Academicus
Creator
- From the Fonds: University of Edinburgh (Scottish University) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
is-crc@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
is-crc@ed.ac.uk