Article 5 General Powers
The University Court shall, subject to the provisions of this order and other relevant statutory requirements, have all the rights, powers and privileges necessary or expedient to conduct the University and to ensure its well-being.
Without prejudice to the foregoing generality it shall be in the power of the University Court for the advancement of the objects of the University:—
to form relationships, associations or affiliations with other educational institutions, and other such bodies both public and private as may be for the benefit of the University or necessary or desirable to carry out or to further the objects of the University;
to initiate, establish or acquire companies, whether charitable or commercial, alone or in association with any other persons or entities for the purpose of or in connection with any of the objects of the University or the functions of the University Court;
to provide research, design, development, testing, laboratory, consultancy and such other services in order to further the objects of the University, in such manner and on such terms and conditions as the University Court may determine;
to undertake any trade or business whatsoever calculated to carry out the objects of or to be for the benefit of or to advance the interest or well-being of the University;
to prescribe in its regulations the requirements for matriculation and the conditions under which persons shall be admitted to the University or to any particular course of study therein;
subject to consultation with the Senate, to grant degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic awards pursuant to sub-sections (2) and (3) of section 48 of the Act to persons who have met the prescribed conditions;
subject to consultation with the Senate, to grant fellowships and other distinctions as it deems appropriate provided that all fellowships and other distinctions so granted shall be granted and held subject to prescribed conditions; and
subject to consultation with the Senate, to deprive persons of any degrees, diplomas, certificates or other awards granted to them by the University Court.