27. The Academic Council shall be the academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the University Ordinances, have the control and superintendence over, and be responsible for, the maintenance of standards of instruction, education and examination within the University, and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred upon it by the Statutes. It shall have the right to advise the Syndicate regarding affiliation to, or disaffiliation of, colleges and on all academic matters.