The functions of the Doctoral School Board shall be:

• to govern the affairs of the School, subject to the provisions of this statute and of such regulations, policies or directions as may from time to time be approved by the Council and the Senate
• to formulate the strategic plan of the School, and design and implement quality assurance systems for doctoral studies
• to ensure that doctoral researchers adhere to the principles and code of conduct related to professionalism and research integrity embraced by the University
• to ensure that supervisors and administrative staff responsible for doctoral research are familiar with the policies, regulations and procedures of the University and the School, and
• to monitor and assess the effectiveness of the academic and administrative aspects of doctoral studies.

Composition of the Board

Chair
Professor Alfred J. Vella, Rector

Vice-Chair
Professor Nicholas Vella, Director of the School

Members
Professor Inġ. Maurice Apap, Deputy Director of the School
Professor Joseph Cacciottolo, Pro-Rector for Academic Affairs
Professor Inġ. Simon Fabri, Pro-Rector for Research and Knowledge Transfer
Academic Registrar (Secretary to the Board)
Mr Kurt Farrugia
Edel Cassar (Student Representative 17.11.2022 – 16.11.2024)
Elizabeth Pisani (Student Representative 10.11.2023 – 9.11.2025)