University Court
2025 Meeting
- 15 May 2025
- 18:00-19:30
- Aberystwyth Arts Centre Penglais SY23 3DE.
Higher education institutions are facing significant challenges at the moment, and we have been no exception. However, Aberystwyth University remains committed to making positive impacts for our students, rural Wales and the world. This event will provide an opportunity to engage with our vision and hear how we are adapting our mindsets to continue changing lives for the better.
University Court is an annual public forum for communication and discussion of the University's activities.
The 2025 programme will include speeches, stories, and discussion to introduce our new Strategy 2030s and explore why Aberystwyth University aims to grow knowledge, build communities, and strengthen Wales.
It will also be an opportunity for attendees to share their insights and discuss how we can work together to overcome current obstacles and stay true to our mission.
Role of the Court
The role of the Court is set out as follows in clause XIV of the Charter:
There shall be a Court of the University. The role of the Court shall be to provide a public forum for communication and discussion of the University’s activities. The composition and functions of the Court shall be as provided by Ordinance.
The Annual Meeting of the Court shall include:
- Welcome by the Chancellor;
- A report on the work of the University by the Chair of Council; and
- An address by the Vice-Chancellor.
- The programme for the Court meeting shall be distributed in both Welsh and English.
The composition of the Court is set out in Ordinance 19 - The Court
