Publications
The CUC produces a range of publications, from guides and handbooks to policy documents and research reports.
CUC Code of Higher Education Governance 2026
17.06.2026
Guidance on ‘Apply or Explain’ Reporting against the CUC Higher Education Code of Governance 2026
14.08.2026
| CUC Governance Framework for Mental Health | 24.09.2026 | ViewDownload |
| CUC Staff and Student Mental Health Guidance | 24.09.2026 | ViewDownload |
| Guidance on ‘Apply or Explain’ Reporting against the CUC Higher Education Code of Governance 2026 | 14.08.2026 | ViewDownload |
| CUC Code of Higher Education Governance 2026 | 17.06.2026 | ViewDownload |
| CUC Practice Note: The Role of the Secretary to the Board in Universities | 25.01.2024 | ViewDownload |
| CUC Guidance for Chairs and Governing Bodies: Tackling Harassment and Sexual Misconduct | 18.05.2022 | ViewDownload |
| Revised Higher Education Senior Staff Remuneration Code November 2021 | 05.11.2021 | ViewDownload |
| Press Release USS – CUC Statement in respect of the proposed changes to the USS scheme – see below | 10.09.2021 | ViewDownload |
| Blog Review of Senior Staff Remuneration Code | 22.02.2021 | ViewDownload |
| Review of Senior Staff Remuneration Code December 2020 | 19.02.2021 | ViewDownload |
| HE Audit Committees Code of Practice | 13.06.2020 | ViewDownload |
Recent News
CUC Launches New Governance Framework for Mental Health
24th September 2026
The Committee of University Chairs (CUC) is pleased to announce the launch of the CUC Governance […]
Guidance on ‘Apply or Explain’ Reporting against the CUC Higher Education Code of Governance 2026
14th August 2026
The Committee of University Chairs (CUC) has published new Guidance on ‘Apply or Explain’ Reporting against […]
CUC launches call for governance consultants to support refreshed Higher Education Code of Governance
30th July 2026
The Committee of University Chairs (CUC) is seeking to appoint a small pool of experienced governance […]