University Ordinances

An ordinance is detailed legislation that translates the broad principles of the university's charter and statutes.

Note: Unless otherwise specified, references within the Ordinances and Statutes to 'academic and academic-related staff' are intended to apply specifically to the following job families:

  • Research, Teaching and Enterprise Job Family
  • Specialist and Supporting Academic Job Family (level 6 plus)
  • Specialist and Supporting Academic Research job family (level 6 plus)
  • Management and Specialist Job Family
  • Technical Services Job Family (level 6 only)

Repealed Ordinances

Ordinances VI, XIII, XIV, XIX, XX, XXII, XXIV, XXVI, XXVII, XXVIII, XXIX, XXX, XXXI, XXXI(A), XXXII and XXXIV have been repealed.

Ordinances VIII and IX were repealed with effect from 31 July 2009 and have subsequently been replaced with new Ordinances VIII and IX with effect from 12 February 2020.

For past versions of repealed ordinances, please see the Archive of Repealed Ordinances.