Committees

The Executive Committee reports and provides advice to the Head of School on matters relating to the Committee portfolios and the broader strategic and operational imperatives of the School.

Chair: Professor Lizzie Coulson
Secretary: Marianne Hamlet
Contact: +61 7 336 52905

The role of the Higher Degree Research (HDR) Committee is to provide governance across all areas of research training in the School, and to advise the Head of School on strategic and operational matters relating to the HDR Student portfolio. 

Chair: Professor Mike Piper
Contact: +61 7 336 54484

The Engagement Committee provides information and opportunities for the School to meaningfully engage with the public, industry and international stakeholders and to allow for growth in successful partnerships within the School.

Chair: Dr Sherry Wu  
Telephone: +61 7 336 52785

The HSW Committee’s purpose is to address the terms of reference outlined by the University at the Org Unit level, and to advise the Head of School on matters relating to the School’s health, safety and wellness portfolio.

Chair: Robyn Oram  
Telephone: +61 7 336 53221

The School's Recruitment, Mentoring and Development Committee is responsible for building and maintaining a healthy workplace that respects positive and productive relationships among co-workers, supports personal development, and encourages accountability for behaviour that is contrary to this.

Chair: Associate Professor Jo Bowles
Telephone: +61 7 336 53056

The Research Committee’s purpose is to oversee and advise the Head of School on all strategic and operational matters relating to the fostering of research excellence in the School.

Chair: Associate Professor Jana Vukovic
Email: med.research.sbms@uq.edu.au
Telephone: +61 7 336 52818 

The Space Committee’s purpose is to advise the Head of School on matters of space management and space allocation.  The scope is both strategic and operational.

Chair: Associate Professor Dominic Ng
Telephone:  +61 7 336 53077

The School’s Teaching and Learning Committee (TLC) is responsible for promoting excellence in student learning and teaching.

Chair: Associate Professor Kylie Tucker
Contact: sbms.tlc@uq.edu.au
Telephone: +61 7 336 52958