Advisory Board

The UNSW Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences Advisory Board includes stakeholders from government agencies and industry bodies.
The purpose of the advisory board is to:
- review school activities and provide advice and support to the Head of School to accomplish the school’s vision
- consider the academic vision and achievements of the school and provide an external view of the relevance of teaching and research agendas
- assist in the development of key research and education linkages with relevant industry, community, government and regulatory bodies
- advise and inform on external factors that could impact the school and its workings
- raise awareness of the school and its activities among alumni, the profession, industry, government and the community
- provide support and introductions to enhance fundraising activities and research funding
- provide input into the formulation, development, refinement and implantation of strategic priorities for the school in line with the UNSW 2025 strategy
- serve as a source of independent advice to the Head of School regarding strategy and external relations.
Our members
Mike Smith, Australian Geoscience Council
Associate Professor Paul Willis, CEO, Media Engagement Services
Professor Kristofer Helgen, Chief Scientist and Director, Australian Museum Research Institute