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Governance and structure

The people leading our university

Academic and professional staff are committed to ensuring our University continues to meet the highest academic standards and remains true to its founding principles.

Governance: our leadership

Our leadership draws on academic and corporate expertise

Our team of academics, experts and innovators shape the University’s future and ensure its continued success.

University of Sydney policies

Our approach to policy is transparent and open

Our Policy Register can be searched by students, staff and the general public. Our procedures and framework are overseen by a dedicated Policy Management Unit.

Organisational structure

Understand how the University works

Our organisational chart demonstrates how responsibilities are distributed among our portfolios.

Our portfolios

Our portfolios and professional service units support our operations

Our complex organisation relies on a variety of highly skilled experts in education, research and professional services.

What is leadership?

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Vice-Chancellor and Principal Dr Michael Spence

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Leadership for a better future

Designing the framework for our shared aspirations

Our strategy is simple: to create a place where the best researchers and most promising students can achieve their full potential.

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