Charter and Statutes
In April 1966 Loughborough was awarded its Charter, in recognition of the excellence achieved by Loughborough College of Advanced Technology and its predecessor colleges. Then called Loughborough University of Technology, it was the country’s first technological university. It was renamed Loughborough University in 1996.
The Charter and accompanying Statutes regulate the University's governance and key high level aspects of its structure, senior appointments and principles for the conduct of business. The Charter establishes the processes for the University to create and update University Ordinances and University Regulations which cover detailed operational matters.
For past versions of the Charter and Statutes, please see the Archive of Repealed Charters and Statutes.
Royal Charter granted to the University in 1966
Statute IDefinitions
Statute IIThe Members of the University
Statute IIIThe Chancellor
Statute IVThe Pro-Chancellors
Statute VThe Vice-Chancellor
Statute VIThe Pro-Vice-Chancellors
Statute VIIThe Honorary Treasurer
Statute VIIIThe Appointment of Academic Staff
Statute IXThe Registrar (Repealed 2020)
Statute XOther Staff (Repealed 2020)
Statute XIThe Auditors
Statute XIIThe Court (Repealed 2007)
Statute XIIIThe Council
Statute XIVThe Senate
Statute XVThe General Assembly
Statute XVIFaculties and Schools
Statute XVIIThe Students' Union
Statute XVIIIHonorary Degrees
Statute XIXCongregations
Statute XXRemoval of Officers and Members
Statute XXIStaff
Statute XXIIRetirement and Resignation of Members of Staff (Repealed 2007)
Statute XXIIIService of Notices and Documents
Statute XXIVAppeals by Students
Statute XXVActs during Vacancies
Statute XXVIInterpretation of Statutes
Statute XXVIITransitional Arrangements for the Council (Repealed 2007)