University of Wollongong

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading global university powered by its people, partnerships and communities. We’re proud to be among the best modern universities in the world. In our 50-year history, we’ve built an international reputation for world-class research and exceptional teaching quality.

Internationally we have campuses in the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Malaysia and a presence in China and Singapore. Through our partnerships with a number of international education institutions, we are creating a truly global learning environment, delivering a distinctive UOW experience across all locations. We foster a knowledge exchange and provide students with mobility opportunities to enrich their experiences and build lifelong networks.

UOW is a dynamic university, recognised for our innovative spirit and agility, we are fearless in confronting the challenges of tomorrow. Throughout our global network, UOW works together with industry, research partners, governments, communities and other universities to address society’s critical economic, environmental, social and medical challenges.

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Governance

Encompassing committees, policies and processes, and legislative compliance, UOW’s governance and ethical environment is grounded within a framework that fosters accountable, consistent and transparent decision making

Governance

The Chancellor

Mr Michael Still
Chancellor of UOW

Michael Still is a respected business leader and brings a wealth of experience to the role of Chancellor following a 30-year career leading public, private and not-for-profit organisations across a range of industries, including health, infrastructure and finance.

Throughout his career Michael has worked closely with universities to advance their research and commercialisation endeavours. He has also previously served on the NSW Government’s Medical Devices Fund, supporting investments in medical innovations and start-ups.

Michael has been heavily involved in the health care sector, notably as Chairman of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Chairman of the Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct and as a board member of the Cancer Institute of NSW.

Term: 9 December 2023 (Commenced)

Governing body

The Council

The Council is the governing authority of the University. One of the Council’s obligations is to ensure that the functions of the University, as set out in the University of Wollongong Act 1989 (NSW) (the Act) are met. The Council acts for and on behalf of the University and controls and manages the University’s affairs and concerns.

Membership

Official Members

  • Chancellor: Mr Michael Still

  • Vice-Chancellor: Professor G.Q. Max Lu AO (Ex-Officio)

  • Chair of the Academic Senate: Professor Nina Reynolds (30 June 2026)

Members appointed by the Minister

  • Deputy Chancellor: Warwick Shanks OAM (31 December 2025)

  • Syed Ahmed (16 April 2029)

Members appointed by the Council

  • Deputy Chancellor: Nieves Murray (23 May 2026)

  • Ms Elli Baker (31 August 2027)

  • Emeritus Professor Joan Cooper (13 June 2029)

  • Ms Merran Dawson (31 December 2025)

  • Mr David Groves (31 December 2025)

  • Natalie Piucco (31 December 2025)

  • Mr Greg West (31 December 2027)

Members elected by the university community

  • Academic Staff: Associate Professor Gökhan Tolun (31 December 2025)

  • Academic Staff: Distinguished Professor Gordon Wallace AO (31 December 2026)

  • Professional Staff: Ms Samantha Peace (31 December 2025)

  • Student: Mr Kyle Hewitt (31 December 2026)

  • Student: Mr Matthew Brown (31 December 2026)