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Governance explained

Membership

Membership of the Regent House is largely comprised of academic and senior administrative staff of the University and Colleges. From November 2022, the membership includes:

• The Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, the High Steward, the Deputy High Steward, the Commissary, the Proctors and Pro-Proctors elected by the Regent House, the Orator, the Registrary, the Librarian, the Director of the Fitzwilliam Museum, the Esquire Bedells, the University Advocate, the Deputy University Advocates, and members of the Council in class (e) (i.e. external members of the Council)

• University employees in Grade 9 and above on the Single Salary Spine, and persons treated as such under Statute J 7 (i.e. qualifying staff at Cambridge University Press and Assessment)

• Heads of Colleges

• Fellows of Colleges (provided that they conform to conditions of residence – that is to say, they reside within 20 miles of the University Church)

• University staff who have retired or are about to retire from an appointment in the University which previously qualified them for membership, who have provided a written statement in support from their head of institution (see Joining the Regent House: recent changes​)

• Other University and College staff who qualify under Special Ordinance A (i) (f) (that is to say, people who hold certain qualifying University or College roles, including those who remain on the Roll under transitional arrangements)

Members’ rights

Members of the Regent House can have an input in University matters in a variety of ways. They are entitled to do the following:

• Attend Discussions and Congregations