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Members of Court
The University Court is the Governing Body of the University. Its powers are set out in the University’s constitutional document, which is 'The Abertay University (Scotland) Order of Council 2019'.
Court is made up of a maximum of 25 members, including independent members, ex-officio members and staff, and student members. Independent members remain an absolute majority. Court meets at least five times each year.
As vacancies for independent members of Court become available from time to time, they will be advertised here and more widely.
For further information on becoming a member of Court, or to contact any members of Court, please contact the Secretary to Court by emailing governance@abertay.ac.uk.
Important Documents Relating to Court Membership
Letters of Appointment
On appointment, new members of Court are sent Letters of Appointment from the Chair and the Secretary. Template copies are available on request to governance@abertay.ac.uk.
Court's Key Individuals
Including the Chair of Court, Vice-Chair of Court, and the University Principal.
David Brew
David is the current Chair of Court and has an extensive public sector and governance background, and a lifelong commitment to Higher Education.
Heather Dunk
Heather is the current Vice-Chair of Court and has 20 years’ experience in senior leadership roles across the public and private sectors.
Professor Liz Bacon
Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Abertay University, Professor Liz Bacon works closely with Court to deliver the University Strategy.
Caroline Summers
Caroline is Secretary to Court and is also responsible for leading the University’s Strategic Planning and Governance functions.
Veronica Lynch
Veronica is the current Court Intermediary and has 30 years’ experience in leadership roles gained across multiple organisations.
Court Members A-Z
John Barnett
John is an independent member of Court and the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.
Liz Blackburn
Liz is an independent member of Court and the Vice-Chair of the Finance and Corporate Performance Committee.
Dr Scott Cameron
Dr Scott Cameron joined Court in 2023 as the Senate Nominated Member.
Col Iain Davidson
An Independent Member of Court, Iain developed a lifelong taste for learning while studying at Abertay.
Robyn Donoghue
Robyn is an Independent Member of Court, a graduate of Abertay, and a communications specialist working in the third sector.
Professor Ruth Falconer
Professor Ruth Falconer was elected to Court in 2023 as the academic staff member of Court.
Kerith George-Briant
Kerith was elected to Court in 2023 as the support staff member of Court.
Lynne Hamilton
Lynne is an Independent Member of Court and is committed to social and economic mobility, inclusion and opportunity.
Pam Herries
Pam is an Independent Member of Court and is passionate about enabling students and staff to reach their full potential.
Professor Alastair Irons
Professor Irons is the Deputy Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Abertay University.
Fraser Keir
Fraser is an Independent Member of Court who's keen to ensure Abertay continues to deliver life changing opportunities.
Jim MacGregor
Jim is an Independent Member of Court and feels passionate about the important role that universities play in society.
Tony Marks
Tony is an Independent Member of the University Court and the Chair of the Finance and Corporate Performance Committee.
Professor Edith Sim
Professor Edith Sim is an Independent Member of Court and the Vice-Chair of the People, Health and Equality Committee.
Steven Traynor
Steven is an Independent Member of Court and progressed through the AHEAD programme to gain a place on his Civil Engineering degree course.
Officers closely related to Court
Following the Scottish Code of Good HE Governance, the Finance Director and HR Director, as senior officers involved with the governing body, have submitted their interests to the University's register of interests.
Eilidh Fraser
Eilidh is Abertay University's Director of People and Organisational Development and a member of the Executive Group.
