University of York

• University of York; 1963-present

The University of York was founded in October 1963 by royal charter. It provides higher level education and degree programmes for students.

As a self-governing institution with charitable status, the University enjoys a high degree of autonomy. It receives funding for teaching from the Government's Office for Students (OfS) which also acts as the main regulator for universities to ensure they fulfil their charity law obligations. It also receives funding from Research England, the council which oversees research and knowledge exchange in the English universities. The University makes annual returns of information to the OfS and also submits an annual Operating and Financial Review to Companies House.

The University is a chartered corporation. It was legally incorporated by royal charter in October 1963. The charter was granted through the Privy Council, and has an associated set of statutes. In common with other universities, the University of York is an exempt charity, meaning that while it has a charitable status, it is not subject to the jurisdiction of the Charity Commissioners). It is a public authority under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.\n\nThe University's executive governing body is the Council. Council is responsible for the University's finances and investments, and for the management of the university estate and buildings. It has authority to make contracts on behalf of the University. The Senate (formerly the General Academic Board) is responsible for regulating and directing the academic work of the University and is regarded as the authority on purely academic matters. Constitutionally, it reports to the Council. Senate decisions on academic matters which carry financial or resource implications are subject to approval by the Council. Conversely, decisions by the Council which have academic implications are subject to consultation with the Senate.\n\nThe Vice-Chancellor, as head of the University, has overall responsibility for its executive management, and is accountable to Council for the exercise of these responsibilities.The Chancellor is formally the lay head of the University and the Chair of the Court. The role is largely ceremonial, however.

Higher education institutions (HEIs) are legally independent corporate institutions that have a common purpose of providing learning and teaching and undertaking research. They also have an important role in contributing to economic growth through research and developing links with business and the community.

The University of York was founded in October 1963 by royal charter. It provides higher level education and degree programmes for students. \n\nAs a self-governing institution with charitable status, the University enjoys a high degree of autonomy. It receives funding for teaching from the Government's Office for Students (OfS) which also acts as the main regulator for universities to ensure they fulfil their charity law obligations. It also receives funding from Research England, the council which oversees research and knowledge exchange in the English universities. The University makes annual returns of information to the OfS and also submits an annual Operating and Financial Review to Companies House.

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