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Our governance and organisation

Overseen by the Board of Governors and managed by Vice-Chancellor, Professor James Knowles, Solent University is organised into six academic departments, one school, and a range of supporting professional services.

Governance

The Board of Governors
The Board of Governors determines the strategic direction of the University.

The Vice-Chancellor
The Vice-Chancellor is the executive head of the University. He is supported by the members of the Vice-Chancellor’s Group (VCG).

The Vice-Chancellor's Group
The Vice-Chancellor's Group are responsible for the day-to-day running of the University.

To contact the Vice-Chancellor or any member of the Vice-Chancellor's Group, in the first instance please email the Vice-Chancellor's Office executive officer, Donna Allen by email: vco@solent.ac.uk.

Organisation and structure

The University is organised into departments and schools, and a range of professional services.

Our structure