University Council

The University Council is the peak governing body of the University. Learn about our Council charter, committees and governance framework.

Official members

Ms Jane Hansen AO

Chancellor

Professor Duncan Maskell

Vice-Chancellor

Professor Karen Farquharson

President of the Academic Board

Government appointed members

Deputy Chancellor, Government Appointment

Ms Wendy Stops

Government Appointment

Dr Raphael Arndt

Government Appointment (Ministerial)

Mr Mark Leibler AC

Government Appointment

Dr Helen Szoke AO

Council appointed members

Council Appointment

Ms Nadia Carlin

Deputy Chancellor, Council Appointment

Professor Andrew Cuthbertson AO

Council Appointment

Mr Andrew Sisson AO

Elected members

Staff elected member of Council

Professor Lou Harms

Student elected member of Council

Archit Agrawal

University Council governance

Find out more about the Council's responsibilities, meeting dates and documents.

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