original_query: What is the ancient university governance structure in Scotland?
query: What is the ancient university governance structure in Scotland?
answer: The ancient university governance structure in Scotland is a tripartite system consisting of the university court (responsible for finances and administration), the general council (advisory body of senior academics and graduates), and the senatus academicus (supreme academic body).  This structure is defined by the Universities (Scotland) Acts 1858 to 1966.