THE UNIVERSITY
Executive Team
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Professor Richard Henry AM MB BS Sydney, MD DipClinEpi Newcastle NSW, FRACP
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
• Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International) (responsible for marketing, recruitment and arrival support for international students; international relationships, overseas alumni relations) • Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Students) and Registrar (responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework, Student & Academic Administration – local and international; Student Misconduct; Student Support Units (Learning Centre, Counselling, Equity and Diversity, Careers, Accommodation Services); Student Liaison (colleges, student orgs); UNSW Co-op; Scholarships; Student Recruitment • UNSW Library • Learning and Teaching • Nura Gili (Indigenous Programs) • Institutional Analysis and Reporting (Data@UNSW) • Music Performance Unit
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
• Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International) (responsible for marketing, recruitment and arrival support for international students; international relationships, overseas alumni relations) • Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Students) and Registrar (responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework, Student & Academic Administration – local and international; Student Misconduct; Student Support Units (Learning Centre, Counselling, Equity and Diversity, Careers, Accommodation Services); Student Liaison (colleges, student orgs); UNSW Co-op; Scholarships; Student Recruitment • UNSW Library • Learning and Teaching • Nura Gili (Indigenous Programs) • Institutional Analysis and Reporting (Data@UNSW) • Music Performance Unit
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Professor Les Field BSc, PhD Sydney, FAA
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
• Research and Research Policy • Graduate Research School • UNSW Research Services (including Centres Secretariat and Ethics Secretariat) • Strategic Research Development • UNSW Analytical Centre • NewSouth Innovations Pty Limited
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
• Research and Research Policy • Graduate Research School • UNSW Research Services (including Centres Secretariat and Ethics Secretariat) • Strategic Research Development • UNSW Analytical Centre • NewSouth Innovations Pty Limited
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Professor Janet Chan BSc, MSc, MA Toronto, PhD Sydney, MArt UNSW, FASSA
President, Academic Board
The President is the chair of the Academic Board, which is the principal academic body of the University. The Academic Board is responsible for academic policy setting and academic strategy via its eight standing committees, as well as approval and delivery of programs, and academic standards. The Board comprises 56 members, including the Chancellor and Deputy-Chancellor, members of the Executive Team, Deans and Faculty Presiding Members, 24 members elected from the academic staff and four from the student body. Membership also includes 'such other persons' as approved by Council. The Academic Board advises the Vice-Chancellor and Council on matters relating to teaching, scholarship and research and takes decisions on delegation from Council.
President, Academic Board
The President is the chair of the Academic Board, which is the principal academic body of the University. The Academic Board is responsible for academic policy setting and academic strategy via its eight standing committees, as well as approval and delivery of programs, and academic standards. The Board comprises 56 members, including the Chancellor and Deputy-Chancellor, members of the Executive Team, Deans and Faculty Presiding Members, 24 members elected from the academic staff and four from the student body. Membership also includes 'such other persons' as approved by Council. The Academic Board advises the Vice-Chancellor and Council on matters relating to teaching, scholarship and research and takes decisions on delegation from Council.
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Mr Jonathan Blakeman BCom, Dip (LGA) Auckland, Masters in Public Policy Victoria University of Wellington
Executive Director, Finance and Operations
Risk Management • Finance • IT Services • Facilities & Property
Executive Director, Finance and Operations
Risk Management • Finance • IT Services • Facilities & Property
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Ms Jennifer Bott BA Syd, DipEd N.E.
Chief Executive, UNSW Foundation
• UNSW Foundation • Alumni Relations • Development
Chief Executive, UNSW Foundation
• UNSW Foundation • Alumni Relations • Development
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Mr Neil Morris, BA Newcastle NSW
Executive Director, University Services
• Human Resources • Legal & Compliance • Media and Communications • UNSW Global Pty Limited • Secretariat Services • Health Services • Childcare • The Kensington Colleges • Accommodation Services • Sport and Recreation • Venues and Events • UNSW Press Limited
Executive Director, University Services
• Human Resources • Legal & Compliance • Media and Communications • UNSW Global Pty Limited • Secretariat Services • Health Services • Childcare • The Kensington Colleges • Accommodation Services • Sport and Recreation • Venues and Events • UNSW Press Limited







