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The University’s principal academic body Assisting Academic Senate in its responsibilities

Assessment of University Medal nominations

The Committee makes recommendations to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) on the awarding of University Medals.

The University Medal Committee considers and reviews all nominations received from Faculty Boards in accordance with the eligibility and selection criteria outlined in the University Medal Policy and the processes outlined in the Procedure.

The Terms of Reference for the University Medal Committee are available on Policy Central.

(As at 10 February 2026)

PositionMember
ChairAssociate Professor Wylie Bradford
Member nominated by the Faculty of Arts Faculty BoardDr Patricia Koromvokis
Member nominated by the Macquarie Business School Faculty BoardDr Fan Yu
Member nominated by the Faculty of Medicine Health and Human Sciences Faculty BoardDr Marina Santiago
Member nominated by the Faculty of Science and Engineering Faculty BoardProfessor Georgy Sofronov
Elected member of Academic SenateProfessor Tanya Evans
Elected member of Academic SenateProfessor Grant Michelson

2026 Meeting dates of the University Medal Committee:

  • 18 February
  • 5 August
  • 19 November