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Following the publication of the University Calendar snapshot for 2025–26, the University Calendar was updated on 1 September 2026, before the start of the academic year. As part of this update, section 1.9, Degrees and Diplomas Awarded by the University, was removed.

On 15 July 2026, the Council approved minor amendments to Ordinance 3: Officers of the University and Ordinance 5: The Senate, following the retirement of Regulation 2. The change was made to the Ordinances on 31 July 2026 with effect from 1 August 2026.

On 24 June 2026, the Senate approved the removal of Regulation 2, due to the previous disestablishment of Faculty Boards. The change was noted by the Council on 15 July 2026. The change was made to the Regulation on 31 July 2026 with effect from 1 August 2026.

Colleagues are advised to now refer to the Academic Governance FrameworkLink opens in a new window and Senate Standing Orders.Link opens in a new window

On 15 July 2026, the Council approved with immediate effect minor amendments to Ordinance 10: Students' Union, including:

• Removal of reference to the now disestablished Faculty Boards.
• Addition of reference to Finance and General Purposes Committee, where WSU Annual Report and Accounts are presented.
• Update name of Finance Group where WSU Management Accounts are reviewed.
• Addition of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 with reference to 海角社区鈥檚 responsibilities.
• Minor typos.

On 24 June 2026, the Senate approved with immediate effect amendments to Regulation 6: Admission to the University to ensure the regulation is fit for purpose, aligned with best practice, and clearer in structure and language in line with the requirements of the Academic Regulations and Policy Framework