Council membership
UNSW Council membership as at 1 January 2026
Official Members
| Name | Category | Term |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mr Warwick Negus | Chancellor | 31 December 2029 |
| 2. Professor Attila Brungs | Vice-Chancellor and President | To 31 December 2031 |
| 3. Professor Alex Steel | President of the Academic Board, ex officio | To 31 December 2027 |
Ministerial appointments
| Name | Category | Term |
|---|---|---|
| 4. The Hon. Justice Elizabeth Cheeseman | Council Member | To 5 December 2029 |
| 5. Aunty Maxine Ryan | Council Member | To 1 August 2028 |
Members appointed by Council
| Name | Category | Term |
|---|---|---|
| 6. Ms Luan Atkinson | Council Member | To 30 June 2029 |
| 7. Professor Glyn Davis | Council Member | To 31 December 2029 [Leave of absence from 12 January 2026] |
| 8. Mr James Hooke | Council Member | To 30 June 2029 |
| 9. Mr Mark Johnson | Council Member | To 30 June 2028 |
| 10. Vacant | Council Member | Nil |
Elected Members
| Name | Category | Term |
|---|---|---|
| 11. Professor Justine Nolan | Council Member – academic staff | To 30 June 2026 |
| 12. Dr Lana Tatour | Council Member – academic staff | To 30 June 2026 |
| 13. Ms Catherine Rowe | Council Member – professional staff | To 30 June 2026 |
| 14. Ms Jessica Gough | Council Member - undergraduate student | To 30 June 2026 |
| 15. Mr James Raggatt | Council Member - postgraduate student | To 30 June 2026 |