Committees
The School of Biomedical Sciences is managed through a committee structure representing the core business areas of the school.
Student representation is encouraged on a number of committees. Memberships and terms of reference can be found on the School’s intranet or by contacting Marianne Hamlet, Executive Assistant to the Head of School.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee seeks to identify and address cultural and professional challenges facing women, members of the LGBTQIA community, underrepresented minorities, and people with disabilities within our School, and to advise the Head of School on such matters.
Chair: Associate Professor Karin Borges
Contact: +61 7 336 53113
Engagement Committee
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
Executive Committee
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 Mike Piper
Secretary: Marianne Hamlet
Contact: +61 7 336 52905
Health, Safety and Wellness (HSW) Committee
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: Mrs Alina Tollenaere
Telephone: +61 7 336 51503
Higher Degree Research (HDR) Committee
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: Associate Professor Taylor Dick
Contact: +61 7 336 52198
Recruitment, Mentoring and Development Committee
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
Research Committee
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 Dominic Ng
Email: sbms.researchadmin@uq.edu.au
Telephone: +61 7 336 53077
Teaching and Learning Committee
The School’s Teaching and Learning Committee (TLC) is responsible for promoting excellence in student learning and teaching.
Chair: Associate Professor Stephen Anderson
Contact: sbms.tlc@uq.edu.au
Telephone: +61 7 336 54756