Governance Structure of the University

This page provides the starting point for information on the Governance of the University, the University Council and its Committees. The Organisational Charts provide an overview of the structure of the University.

The University's governing body is Council, is chaired by the Chancellor and advised by its standing committees, namely the Academic Board; Audit, Compliance and Risk Committee; Convenors' Committee; Estate and Infrastructure Committee; Finance Committee; People and Culture Committee; Senior Executive Review Committee and the Special Degrees Committee. There are also a number of Management Committees in the University advising the Vice-Chancellor and President or other senior managers.

A list of Former Officers of the University is maintained by the University Archives.

For further information on any aspect of the University's Governance structure, please contact the Council Secretariat:

Telephone: +618 8313 5668
Facsimile: +618 8313 4407
Email: council.secretary@adelaide.edu.au