The Glasgow Caledonian University (Scotland) Order of Council 1993

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order is one of several instruments arising from the merger of Glasgow Polytechnic and The Queen’s College, Glasgow to form the new Glasgow Caledonian University. The merger takes effect on 1st April 1993.

The Secretary of State has established Glasgow Caledonian University with effect from 1st April 1993 by order under section 46 of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992 (“the 1992 Act”). He has designated it as eligible to receive support from the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council. He has by order under section 47 of the 1992 Act closed the two merged institutions and provided for transfer of their property, rights, liabilities and obligations to the governing body of Glasgow Caledonian University.

Part II constitutes the governing body under the name of the “University Court of Glasgow Caledonian University”. The University Court will be a body corporate in accordance with section 45 of the 1992 Act.

Part III sets out the objects of the University and the principal function of the University Court to conduct the University and to carry out and promote its objects.

Part IV provides for the general powers of the University Court and its powers with respect to financial matters and University regulations.

Part V regulates the composition, membership and proceedings of the University Court.

Part VI regulates the administration of the University. It includes provision for the appointment of a Chancellor and provision for delegation to the Principal and Vice-Chancellor of responsibility for discharging most of the functions of the University Court relating to the organisation and management of the University (article 22).

Part VII provides for appointment of the Senate and for delegation to it of the functions of the University Court relating to academic matters (article 25).