Welcome to Governance

Students on Main Walkway, Scientia building in background

The University's governance is supported by a committee structure which includes the University Council, Academic Board, University Committees and Faculty Boards and committees.


Authority for their establishment and functions can be found in the:

Governance provides administrative support to the University Council, Academic Board, university committees and Faculty Boards and committees. It has responsibility for management of the Register of Delegations and the University's Policy Framework and administers a range of statutory and internal compliance obligations, including the conduct of Council, Academic Board and Faculty Board elections. You may refer to the Overview of the UNSW Governance Framework for further information.

Please refer to the Governance Contact List for further information about the team and the appropriate contact for your enquiry.

Templates for Council and Council Committee papers are available here.

Sharepoint Technical notes are available here

Meet our committee members

Professor Attila Brungs

Vice-Chancellor and President

Dr Raji Ambikairajah

Council Member - Ministerial Appointment

Ms Maxine Brenner

Member appointed by Council

Professor Louise Lutze-Mann

Elected Member of Council

Mr Mark Johnson

Member appointed by Council

Mr Warwick Negus

Deputy Chancellor- Member Appointed by Council

Dr Jennifer Alexander

Pro-Chancellor Member appointed by Council