# Leadership and governance

**Source**: https://about.uq.edu.au/leadership-governance
**Parent**: https://about.uq.edu.au/

## University governance

The University of Queensland is a body corporate governed by the [University of Queensland Act 1998](https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/current/act-1998-005) and a 22-member Senate representing University and community interests. The Act outlines UQ’s many functions and general powers, including its primary function "to disseminate knowledge and promote scholarship".

The Senate is led by the Chancellor, elected by the Senate. It grants Senate-wide powers to appoint staff, manage and control UQ affairs and property, and manage and control finances to promote UQ's interests. Committees support decision making for matters associated with UQ's key functions.

The [UQ Governance and Management Framework](https://policies.uq.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=9) provides the overall structure and direction for the governance and management of UQ.

### [Chancellor](https://about.uq.edu.au/leadership-governance/chancellor)

Mr Peter N Varghese AO leads UQ's governing body, the Senate.

### [Vice-Chancellor and President](https://about.uq.edu.au/leadership-governance/vice-chancellor-and-president)

Professor Deborah Terry AC is the Chief Executive Officer of UQ, responsible to the Senate for UQ’s strategic direction, performance and external affairs.

### Senate

The University of Queensland Act also establishes the Senate as UQ’s peak governing body. The Senate has oversight of structures, policies, processes and planning, as well as reviewing and approving UQ's strategic direction.

[Learn more about the Senate](https://senate.uq.edu.au/about)

### University Senior Executive Team (USET)

USET has responsibility for advising the Vice-Chancellor on whole-of-university management, strategic direction, budget setting, oversight of risk and assurance, and organisational culture.

[Learn more about USET](https://about.uq.edu.au/leadership-governance/senior-executive-team)

### Academic Board

The Academic Board is UQ's senior academic advisory body. The Board formulates policy on academic matters including new programs, teaching, learning and assessment, research, promotions, student academic matters, prizes and scholarships.

[Learn more about the Academic Board](https://academic-board.uq.edu.au/academic-board-and-committees/academic-board)

## Organisation structure

UQ's organisational structure supports our people to create change and make an impact, globally and locally.

### Faculties, schools, institutes and centres

Our faculties deliver teaching and research excellence in schools, centres and institutes.

[Explore faculties, schools, institutes and centres](https://about.uq.edu.au/faculties-institutes)

### Organisation structure

View our organisational structure and the relationship between our organisational units.

[View organisation chart (PDF, 48 KB)](https://about.uq.edu.au/sites/default/files/2025-01/uq-organisational-chart.pdf)[View organisational units database](https://organisation.about.uq.edu.au/)

## Policies, procedures and guidelines

Policies and procedures make sure UQ is operating efficiently and effectively. You can search for specific policies, procedures, guidelines and official publications.

[View policies, procedures and guidelines](https://about.uq.edu.au/leadership-governance/policies-procedures-guidelines)

## Learn more about UQ governance

[Governance and risk](https://governance-risk.uq.edu.au)[Internal audit](https://coo.uq.edu.au/operational-areas/internal-audit)