A statement on our governance

The University of Manchester's governance structure reflects the principles of good governance in higher education.

We are committed to operating responsibly and transparently, meeting the expectations of our funding bodies and the Committee of University Chairs' Code of Practice.

Our arrangements support compliance with public standards and uphold academic freedom and equality of opportunity, as set out in our charter.

They also enable us to deliver our strategy while remaining well managed and accountable to our stakeholders.