University Court
The University Court is the governing body of the University, working to the Nine Priniciples 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.

Vice-Chair of the University Court from 2012, Lay member 2005–2012
Members of the University Court

Lay member from 2019

Students’ Union President 2020

Lay member from 2013

Lay member from 2016

Provost of Stirling Council 2017

Lay member from 2019

Lay member from 2019

Member of Professional Services Staff from 2019

Lay member from 2017

Students' Union Vice-President Communities 2019

Lay member from 2019

Lay member from 2016

Lay Member from 2019

Member of Professional Services Staff from 2020

Member of Academic Staff from 2020

Member of Academic Staff from 2019

Court membership: Academic Council representative from 2013

Professor 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 2012

Lay Member from 2019