Governance and leadership
Leading from the front
Our leaders and governing bodies aim to promote scholarship, research, free inquiry, the interaction of research and teaching and academic excellence.
University Council
The University of Newcastle is governed by its Council which is chaired by the Chancellor. Council has responsibility for managing the affairs and concerns of the University according to the University of Newcastle Act 1989 (NSW) (the Act) and the University of Newcastle By-law 2017 (NSW) (the By-law).
Meet our Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor
Chancellor - The Hon. Patricia Forsythe AM
Vice-Chancellor and President - Professor Alex Zelinsky AO
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is the University's executive management team, responsible for providing advice to the Vice-Chancellor on matters of strategic and operational significance for the University.
Academic Senate
The Academic Senate is the principal advisory committee to the Council on academic matters and has the mission to protect, promote and enhance the excellence of the University's core academic activities - teaching, learning and research.
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.