The Board of Governors

The Board of Governors is responsible for defining and upholding the overall character and mission of the university and the effective and efficient use of its resources.

There are 13 members of the board, appointed in accordance with the Instrument of Government. The board comprises eminent external individuals of national standing, members of university staff, a student representative and the Interim Vice-Chancellor, who is also an ex-officio member of the board.

The Board of Governors appoints a clerk to act as secretary to the board. The Clerk to the Board of Governors has a key role to play in the operation and conduct of the board.

Any queries relating to the Board of Governors should be directed to clerksoffice@dmu.ac.uk

Sally Bowie Sally Bowie

Simon Capper Simon Capper

Alan Charlton Alan Charlton

Simon Cole Simon Cole

Andy Collop Andy Collop (ex-officio)

Jill Ezard Jill Ezard

Mollie Footitt Mollie Footitt (student rep.)

Lin Hinnigam Lin Hinnigan (Interim Chair)

Paul McNicoll Paul McNicoll (staff rep.)

Suzanne Overton-Edwards Suzanne Overton-Edwards

Vijay Patel Vijay Patel

Dave Stevens Dave Stevens

Sonia Watson Sonia Watson

Joining the Board of Governors

If you are not an employee of the university and are interested in becoming an independent governor at the university, please contact the Clerk to the Board to learn more about what opportunities currently exist for recruitment to the board.

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