Universities are complex organisations - understanding how they work and who does what can be quite a challenge.

To help you understand how all of these people and services fit together, we have created this brief guide on how Nottingham is organised and managed.

The Chancellor
Professor Fujia Yang
The Chancellor is the Chief Officer of the University, who presides over meetings of the Court and confers degrees. The Chancellor is elected by the Court on the nomination of the Council and holds office for not more than five years (although he/she can be re-elected).

The Vice-Chancellor
Professor David Greenaway
The University's chief academic and administrative officer is the Vice-Chancellor. The Vice-Chancellor chairs the University's highest academic body, the Senate, and is a member of all University committees. Given the size and complexity of the University, the Vice-Chancellor is supported by Pro-Vice-Chancellors. They manage heads of schools and have responsibility for specific academic areas as well as policy matters.

The University Council
The University's governing body is the Council, which meets five or six times a year. The Council approves the strategic plans of the University and is ultimately responsible for its finances, buildings and staff. The Council has 33 members, the majority of whom are 'lay', ie not members of staff or students of the University. The Vice-Chancellor and the Pro-Vice-Chancellors are members of Council and there are two representatives each of current and former students.

Senate
The academic authority of the University is the Senate, which meets three or four times a year. The Senate is chaired by the Vice-Chancellor and includes all Heads of Schools in its membership as well as the Pro-Vice-Chancellors, Deans, and elected representatives of professors, non-professorial staff and the Students' Union.

University Court
The University Court is chaired by the Chancellor and, although it has limited formal powers, it provides a valuable forum for involvement of external organisations and individuals in the life of the University.

The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus

Central Administration:

Vice President
Professor Ian Pashby
The Malaysia Campus's chief academic and administrative officer is the Vice President, who manages heads of schools and has responsibility for specific academic areas as well as policy matters.

External Relations Office
The External Relations Office is responsible for Government liaison, public relations, alumni relations, management of student sponsorships and research contracts.

Administrative Services Office
The Director is the Senior Administrative Officer responsible to the Registrar for a range of central administrative services and departments, supporting both students and staff at the Malaysia Campus including Human Resources, Admissions, Student Registry, Safety and Security, Estates Management, Residences and Catering, Student Counseling, Careers and physical recreation.

International Office
The International Office is responsible for the recruitment, admissions, visa processing, medical insurance, and welfare of all Non-Malaysian students. It also coordinates international student exchange programmes and articulation agreements with foreign institutions.

Admissions Office
The Admissions Office is responsible for managing and maintaining the admissions system, policies and procedures for Malaysian applicants. It processes applications and provides support and advice to applicants and staff.

Student Support Services
These services are responsible for providing students with help and guidance on careers, personal counseling, medical services, and disability issues. The Student Association provides a wide range of clubs and societies for students and arranges entertainment and sporting events.

Finance Office
The Finance Office is responsible for the overall management of the University's finances, investments and business management.

Information Services
Information Services provides a range of information sources and services to support the staff and students of the University.