University Court

The University Court for London South Bank University (LSBU) was established by the Board of Governors in autumn 2011 to help the University engage with its external stakeholders. The University Court plays an important advisory role in the development of the University through its large and varied membership of prominent and distinguished individuals. Members are able to become involved in the University and, where possible, pass on their skills and knowledge to our students, for example by delivering guest lectures or taking seminar groups.

The purpose of the University Court is to:

  1. support the University in the development and achievement of its objectives
  2. review and discuss the annual report of the University
  3. review and discuss an annual update on the University's development from our Vice Chancellor
  4. allow members to meet each other and share experience and views

The University Court plays a purely advisory role and has no executive authority in the governance and conduct of the University.

For more details see the University Court's Terms of Reference (word doc 53KB, opens in new window).

Membership

Membership of the University Court is by invitation from the Board of Governors and will be for distinguished and influential members of the University's stakeholder community. In the next few years we hope to grow membership of the University Court to approximately 100 members.

University Court membership is drawn from the following areas:

  • Political Representatives: local MPs and Council leaders
  • Friends of London South Bank University: including honorary graduates and alumni
  • Employers: professional bodies and organisations linked to London South Bank University
  • Educational Partners: local schools, academies and further education colleges
  • Community: local business, charities and cultural organisations
  • Other organisations linked to the work of London South Bank University: including 'green' and sporting organisations