Trinity College Dublin is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and has put in place the appropriate governance structures consistent with such objectives. The Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016 has been adopted by the university sector, approved by Trinity’s Board in November 2024. This replaces the Code of Governance for Irish Universities.
Higher Education Authority Act, 2022
Please see information below about the Higher Education Authority Act, 2022:
- "Higher Education Authority Bill, 2022: Your Questions Answered" (published 14 January 2022 by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science)
- Extract from Higher Education Authority Bill, 2022 (relating to Trinity-specific aspects of the Bill)
- Trinity summary of the Higher Education Authority Bill, 2022 (updated July 2022)
- Trinity presentation (PPT) on Supplemental Charter and Higher Education Authority Bill, 2022 (updated July 2022)
Establishment
Trinity College Dublin was founded in 1592 by the Royal Charter of Queen Elizabeth I and is recognised by the Government of the Republic of Ireland, through its designation under the Higher Education Authority Act, 1971 , the Universities Act, 1997 and the Trinity College, Dublin (Charters and Letters Patent Amendment) Act, 2000 .
The Provost
The Provost is the Chief Officer of the University and a member of the Body Corporate. The role of the Provost is defined in the relevant legislation and in the Statutes and the Provost is appointed after an election by academic staff and student representatives for a ten year term.
Board
The Board is the governing authority of Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin.
Find information on Board meetings, Agendas, Minutes, Schedules and membership can be found on the Committees' website.
Board approved amendments to the Code of Conduct for Members of the Board and Principal Committees of Board in December 2024. The Code of Conduct is intended to ensure that Board Members, members of Principal Committees and sub-committees are aware of, and accept, the responsibilities associated with membership and follow high standards of ethical and professional conduct.
Please click here to view the 2021 Report of the Board Review Working Group.
University Council
The University Council is the academic council of the University, and subject to financial constraints, is responsible for College's academic affairs including curriculum development and academic appointments.
Find information on Council meetings, Agendas, Minutes, Schedules and membership can be found on the Committees' website.