Our organisation
Risk Committee
What does the Committee do?
The Risk Committee's responsibilities are outlined in full in the Risk Committee Charter.
Its key areas of focus are:
- The University's Risk Management Framework;
- Facilitating assurance that risk exposures are being managed appropriately; and
- Overseeing the University’s internal audit function and independence.
Committee Members
The Hon. Patricia Forsythe AM (Chancellor)(Chair)
Professor Alex Zelinsky AO (Vice-Chancellor)
Mr Kevin Young (Deputy Chancellor)
Meeting Dates
You can find all Risk Committee meeting dates and the full Council calendar here.
Reports and Papers
Templates and other support resources are available to help you prepare reports or papers for committees and Council.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.