The University of Waikato Academic Board

The Academic Board plays a vital role in advising on academic affairs and exercising delegated powers within the University's governance, with Vice-Chancellor Neil Quigley serving as chair.

The Academic Board is established as a committee of the Council under the provisions of Schedule 11 s.18(2) of the Education and Training Act 2020 to advise the Council on matters relating to courses of study or training, awards and other academic matters, and to exercise powers delegated to it by the Council. These powers, defined in detailed terms of reference (opens in a new tab), are delegated by the Council under the provisions of s.283(1) of the Education and Training Act 2020.

The Academic Board is currently made up of 83 members, as outlined in the constitution (opens in a new tab).

The Academic Board is chaired by the University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Neil Quigley.

2026 Schedule of Meetings

The Academic Board is scheduled to meet on the following dates in 2026:

Tuesday 24 February (at 2.10pm)
Friday 24 April (at 10am)
Tuesday 28 July (at 2.10pm)
Thursday 1 October (at 2.10pm)
Thursday 3 December (at 2.10pm)

Meetings are held in The Pā. Any students or members of the public who wish to attend should email Tim O'Brien prior to the meeting to arrange the necessary access. Any changes to this schedule and any special meetings are notified through this webpage.

The Academic Board Members

More information

Minutes of Previous Meetings

2026

24 February 2026 (opens in a new tab)
24 April 2026
28 July 2026
1 October 2026
3 December 2026

Documents referred to in agenda and minutes are available on request from Tim O'Brien, Secretary to Academic Board.

The University of Waikato Academic Board

2026 Schedule of Meetings

The Academic Board Members

Minutes of Previous Meetings

2026

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2020

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