University Court

Non-Executive Members of Court Recruitment

The University is seeking new members of Court and would welcome applications. 

​Serving on Court is a richly rewarding experience and offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in helping support and safeguard the University’s success.

Court is seeking applications from highly-skilled individuals, especially from those with leadership experience in complex capital projects (including the financing of these); law; government and wider public service; and entrepreneurial business development.

We are also seeking a qualified chartered accountant to join Court’s Audit and Risk Committee as a co-opted member.

The University is being assisted in the recruitment exercise by Executive Search Agency, Minerva. Full details of the roles, candidate packs, and how to apply can be found on the Minerva webpage with a deadline for applications of Friday 15 May at 5pm.

If there is anyone within your networks you think may be interested in these opportunities, please do direct them to the above resources.

The University Court is the governing body of the University. The Court has overall responsibility for the governance of the University, including all aspects of strategic planning and the management of financial, human and physical resources. This responsibility comes through Acts of Parliament, which give the Court authority over all of the University’s property and revenues, as well as the power to review the decisions of the Senate.

The University Court meets in St Andrews on a quarterly basis. Minutes from Court meetings are publicly available after each meeting. The Universities (Scotland) Acts, 1858-1966, and ordinances and resolutions made in accordance with these acts, regulate the present constitution and government of the University, and are outlined in the ordinances and resolutions section.

The University Court has a number of standing committees:

  • audit and risk committee (including academic, University ethics, and health and safety assurance groups)
  • governance and nominations committee
  • planning and resources committee (including the investment and treasury assurance group)
  • remuneration committee
  • superannuation and life assurance scheme