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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鈥檚 constitutional document, which is .
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.
We are currently seeking a new Chair of Court. The closing date for applications is noon, Monday 24 August 2026 with interviews expected to be held on campus in Autumn 2026. Exact dates will be shared with candidates. You can read more about the role and its responsibilities and full criteria in the Chair of Court appointment pack which can be downloaded from the FWB website: .
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.听
Court's Key Individuals
Including the Chair of Court, Vice-Chair of Court, and the University Principal.
Veronica Lynch
Veronica is the interim Vice-Chair of Court and has 35 years’ experience in leadership roles gained across multiple organisations.
Professor Liz Bacon
Principal and Vice-Chancellor of 91快活林, Professor Liz Bacon works closely with Court to deliver the University Strategy.
Fraser Keir
Fraser is the current Court Intermediary and is keen to ensure Abertay continues to deliver life changing opportunities.
Caroline Summers
Caroline is Secretary to Court and is also responsible for leading the University’s Strategy, Governance and External Relations functions.
Court Members A-Z
Dia Banerji
An Independent Member of Court, Dia is passionate about the transformative power of quality education to unlock opportunity and change lives.
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 Eur Ing Iain Davidson VR
An Independent Member of Court, Iain developed a lifelong taste for learning while studying at Abertay.
Fiona Drysdale KC
Fiona is an Independent Member of Court who is committed to supporting Abertay as a widening access institution.
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.
Louise Ling
Louise is the current Students' Association President of Academia and Welfare
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 Robin Sloan
Robin was elected to Court in 2026 as the academic staff member of Court.
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 91快活林's Director of People and Culture and a member of the Executive Group.
Andrew Menzies
Andrew is 91快活林's Director of Finance, Infrastructure and Corporate Services and a member of the Executive Group.
