Leadership and governance

Leadership

The Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and senior executives are responsible for the strategic vision of the University. Their leadership ensures the University remains a viable, accountable and world-class institution.

Chancellor

The Chancellor chairs the University Council and acts as the ceremonial head of the University.

Chancellor

Vice Chancellor

The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer of the University.

Vice Chancellor

Senior leadership

Senior leadership ensures the University remains a viable, accountable and world-class institution.

Senior leadership

Strategy

Our University Strategy aims to strengthen our resilience and increase the transformative impact of our education and research. It sets us up to educate our outstanding students to thrive in complexity; create knowledge, foster innovation and transform lives; and serve and connect Country, people and community.

Strategy 2030

The University of Melbourne’s strategy to position us as Australia’s leading University for education, research and resilience.

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Supporting strategies

Read the University of Melbourne's Advancing Students and Education Strategy 2030, Murmuk Djerring - Indigenous Strategy 2023-27, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2030 and Advancing Melbourne Globally Strategy.

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Governance

Governance

See our governance details, including organisation and governance structures, regulatory framework, compliance obligations and risk management.

Governance

Faculties and schools

Our nine faculties deliver exceptional education and research thanks to talented and dedicated academic and professional staff.

Faculties and schools

Annual Reports

Our annual reports detail key financial and operational events for the year, in addition to providing insights into some of the extraordinary work that has taken place across the University.

Annual Reports

More information

Our history

From the time our foundation stone was laid in 1853, to recent impacts and discoveries in bio-medicine, law, humanities, cultural contributions, our stories chart a rich and fascinating past and point to an exciting future.

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Our vision

The University of Melbourne is committed to being one of the finest universities in the world, contributing to society in ways that enrich and transform our lives.

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