Governance structure
St George’s current, senior committee structure was introduced in August 2022:
Meeting dates
Meeting dates for Council and Senate, and the committees that report to them, are set annually by Governance, Legal and Assurance Services.
Details of university meetings can also be found in the St George’s Events and Committees calendar on Outlook.
Minutes of previous committee meetings
Confirmed minutes from meetings of the Council and Senate can be found below.
If you require minutes from any years not listed please contact Goverance Legal and Assurance Services.
Nominations for Honorary Awards
Nominations can be made for Honorary Awards to be awarded at the St George’s graduation ceremonies.
Honorary Fellowships
Candidates nominated for a St George’s Honorary Fellowship should fulfil at least one of the criteria listed below and will be expected to have a continuing link with St George’s if awarded an Honorary Fellowship. Preference may be given to those with an established St George’s link.
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Alumni who have achieved distinction in their chosen calling.
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An individual of academic and professional prominence in disciplines, which are represented at St George’s.
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An individual who was born, or who lives in South West London, who has either achieved distinction in their own right, or who has played an important role in the community whether voluntary or professional.
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An individual who has make a significant contribution to further the work or interests of St George’s.
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An individual who, as a benefactor, has made a significant donation to St George’s.
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A former member of staff who has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment in furthering the work or interests of St George’s.
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An individual who has the potential to act as a ‘champion’ or supporter for St George’s, now or in the future.
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Candidates should not normally be a serving politician.
Honorary Degrees
Honorary Degrees are awarded for internationally and nationally recognised academic endeavours which may or may not be connected to St George’s, in the fields of Education, Science and Medicine; they would be expected to meet all of the criteria below. Further information can be found in our Policy on Award of Honorary Degrees (PDF).
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Candidates should be persons of conspicuous merit who are outstanding in their field and command international, or at least national recognition.
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Candidates should not be currently employed by St George’s.
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Candidates’ main contribution should not lie chiefly in service to St George’s.
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Candidates should not normally be a serving politician.
All proposals will be treated in strict confidence and it is essential that any potential candidates for Honorary Awards should not be told until the applications have been approved by St George’s Council.
Nominations should be made using the nominations form available here (Word).
Nominations can be made at any time, but in order to be considered for the 2024 graduation ceremony, should be made by 5pm on Friday 5 January 2024.
For further details or to put forward a nomination please contact Governance Legal and Assurance Services by email: glas@sgul.ac.uk.
Further guidance
For advice or further guidance on any matters relating to governance, committee management and servicing, and meeting dates please contact the Governance, Legal and Assurance Team (GLAS).
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