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The Dyson Institute is an independent higher education institution and also part of the Dyson Group. The Institute is governed by Council which comprises of Non-Executive Directors, appointees from Weybourne and the Institute’s Director. Academic Board is the senior academic authority responsible for academic standards and quality assurance.
The Institute Management Board (IMB) is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Institute and achieving progress against the strategy. IMB meets monthly and is chaired by the Director.
The Institute’s last independent Governance Effectiveness Review was conducted by AdvanceHE in 2022.
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Our Council is comprised of the Directors of the company (Dyson Technical Training Limited) and is the ultimate governing body of the Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology.
Academic Board meets five times per academic year and is responsible for the academic governance of the Institute. Its remit includes the management of the academic portfolio, monitoring student performance and initiatives designed to enhance the student experience. Academic Board is responsible for the maintenance of academic standards and academic regulations.
The Institute Management Board (IMB) is comprised of all members of the Senior Leadership Team and is chaired by the Director. The IMB is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Institute and for delivering against strategic ambitions.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of other committees and groups which are currently active in the Institute:
Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology operates through the Dyson Technical Training Limited legal entity. New Degree Awarding Powers were granted to the institute in 2020 and all subsequent audited financial statements are available below.
The Institute’s Freedom of Speech Code of Practice sets out the principles and procedures that ensure freedom of speech and academic freedom are protected for all members of the Institute’s community. It provides clear guidance for students, staff, and visiting speakers on their rights and responsibilities, outlines the processes for organising speakers, and details how decisions affecting free speech are made in line with statutory duties. The Code confirms that the Institute’s governing body (‘Council’) are required to protect freedom of speech and academic freedom.