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AC Committee on Academic Centres

The Academic Council Committee on Academic Centres (ACCAC) reviews proposals for establishment of new Academic Centres and, under delegated authority of Academic Council, recommends same to Governing Authority for approval. The Committee is also responsible for monitoring the progress of centres to ensure their sustainability.

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 ACCAC Meeting Schedule 2025/2026

Standard Business Items
 Submission Deadline 
 Meeting Date
Wednesday 3 September 2025
Wednesday 24 September 2025, 10am
Wednesday 28 January 2026
Wednesday 18 February 2026, 10am
Wednesday 22 April 2026
 Wednesday 13 May 2026, 10am

 

The purpose of the Academic Council Committee for Academic Centres is:

  1. To review proposals to establish, develop or re-configure Academic Centres,
  2. To carry out periodic reviews of Centres and make review recommendations regarding the continuation of Centres,
  3. To evaluate applications for the naming or re-naming of Centres against criteria outlined in the Academic Centres Policy,
  4. To consider the appointment of Directors of Centres.

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