Governance

UQ College, a controlled entity of The University of Queensland (UQ), delivers English language and academic pathways for students wishing to undertake further study.

Executive Leadership Team (ELT)

NameRole

Julian Wilson

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Nathan Benson

Associate Director, Projects, Data and Systems 

Kellie Brady

Associate Director, Student and Corporate Services

Kate Galati

Associate Director, Business Development 

Scott Leisemann

Associate Director, Academic Pathways and Programs 

Iain Mathieson

Associate Director, English Pathways and Programs 

Dulip Ranasinghe

Financial Controller (UQ Controlled Entities)

Board Members

The UQ College Board represents the University, College, and community interests, and governs UQ College. The Board has primary responsibility for setting the strategic direction for UQ College and driving innovative quality education services to support more adults to reach the tertiary education course of their choice.

The UQ College Board consists of the following members:

NameRole
Rongyu Li
  • Board Chair
  • Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (DVC(GE))
Kris Ryan
  • Board Member
  • Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) (DVC(A))
Dr. Kathryn Blyth
  • Board Member
  • Director, Academic Services & Academic Registrar
Louise Hickson
  • External Board Member

Senior Management Team

The UQ College Senior Management Team consists of the following members:

NameRole

Maria Blesilda Garcia 

  • Senior Manager, Academic Administration and Compliance 

Daniel Chin 

  • Senior Manager, Business Development 

Andrew Cowan 

  • Senior Manager, Academic Pathways and Programs 

Paul Forster 

  • Senior Manager, English Pathways and Programs 

Ash Moor 

  • Senior Manager, Academic Pathways and Programs 

Janet Nibbs 

  • Senior Manager, Student Administration and Wellbeing Services 

Christopher (Kit) Nuttall 

  • Senior Manager, English Pathways and Programs 

Stephen Walker 

  • Senior Manager, English Pathways and Programs 

Partners

At UQ College, we believe strong partnerships create stronger futures. By working alongside industry, government, and community organisations, we deliver practical solutions, drive innovation, and create meaningful success for learners and partners alike. 

We are committed to collaborating with forward-thinking organisations to grow capability and expand opportunities for adult learners to access and thrive in tertiary education. 

Our approach to partnership focuses on: 

  • Building and nurturing long-term collaborations across business, government, community, and the education and research sectors 
  • Identifying and developing opportunities with a diverse range of external partners 
  • Working closely with you to understand your goals and tailor solutions that draw on UQ College’s teaching and management expertise 
  • Creating innovative, collaborative models that bring together diverse perspectives to solve real-world challenges 
  • Delivering partnerships that generate shared value and contribute to the ongoing evolution of our programs and initiatives 

If you’re interested in partnering with UQ College, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact us to explore what we can achieve together. 

 

Quality

Quality is at the heart of everything we do at UQ College. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional teaching and learning experiences that support both students and staff to succeed. 

Our commitment to quality is embedded across all activities and is continuously strengthened through: 

  • Regular academic reviews to ensure high standards and continuous improvement 
  • A College-wide planning framework that supports the achievement of key performance indicators 
  • A structured annual planning and review cycle 
  • Ongoing program and course evaluations, alongside external accreditation for professional programs 
  • Annual staff performance and development reviews 
  • Continuous improvement initiatives that enhance outcomes across the College.

Through these integrated processes, we ensure our programs remain relevant, rigorous, and responsive to the needs of students, partners, and the broader community.