University of Newcastle

Leadership & Staff

Alex Zelinsky, AO Vice-Chancellor and President of University of Newcastle (AU), and former Chief Defence Scientist of DST Group

• Vice-Chancellor and President (Nov 19 '18→?)

Sally Whittaker Executive Officer at University of Newcastle, Australia

• Executive Officer

Chris Wensrich Associate Professor

• Associate Professor

Mark Vaile Whitehaven Chairman an ex National Party leader

• Chancellor, resigns before taking up position (past)*

Donors

Lockheed Martin Australia Australian & New Zealand subsidiary of Lockheed Martin

• Scholarships · 40,000 USD

Members

NSW Defence Innovation network university-led initiative of the NSW Government and the Defence Science and Technology Group

• Member of DIN

Memberships

NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) A not-for-profit Innovation Network funded by the NSW Government through the Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer.

• Member

Australia United Arab Emirates (AUSUAE) Business Council

• Gold Member

Defence Innovation Network Defence Innovation Network is association of 7 leading Aust Universities to address Aust. Defence needs

• Member of DIN

Services & Transactions

Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN) National peak body, established in 1995, continues to support SME suppliers to Defence and Security related customers via advocacy, trusted partnerships and member services.

• Service/Transaction

Students

Arthur Sinodinos Former Australian Ambassador to the USA | Former Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science (Morrison Ministry)

• Bachelor's Degree, Commerce with Honours (Feb '75→Dec '78)

Tan Heng Chew Malaysian billionaire

• Master's Degree

Miscellaneous Relationships

Australian American Leadership Dialogue a private diplomatic initiative, which brings together Australian and American leaders.

• partner