University Court
The University Court is the governing body of the University, working to the Nine Principles of Public Life in Scotland: duty, selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability and stewardship, openness, honesty, leadership and respect.
The Court is responsible for the following key areas:
- mission, vision and strategy of the University
- University students and staff
- financial systems and control environment
- corporate governance
- senior management of the University
The Chair of the Court is responsible for the leadership and effectiveness of Court and ensures that the University is well connected with its stakeholders, including its staff and students. The Chair ensures that Court members work together effectively and efficiently, and have confidence in the procedures laid down for the conduct of business.
Report on the Chair of Court Election and Procedure
The University recently undertook a process to appoint a Chair of its Governing Body, the University Court, in accordance with the requirements of the HE Governance (Scotland) Act 2016.

Chair of Court
Members of the University Court

Lay member from 2019

Student member from 2021

Lay member from 2013

Lay member from 2016

Lay member from 2019

Lay member from 2017

Lay member from 2019

Lay member from 2016

Lay Member from 2019

Student member from 2021

Member of Professional Services Staff from 2020

Member of Academic Staff from 2020

Member of Academic Staff from 2019

Professor Sir Gerry McCormac FRSE, FSA, FRSA, FHEA
Principal and Vice-Chancellor

Court membership: Academic Council representative 2015

Court Membership: Academic Council Representative 2015

Professor Malcolm MacLeod BSc, PhD, FRSA, FBPsS
Senior Deputy Principal (Operational Strategy and External Affairs)

Lay Member from 2019