Organizational Structure

Understand how UNRE is organized across governance, executive leadership, academic schools, research units, administration, and support services that drive teaching, research, and national development.

About the UNRE Organizational Structure

The organizational structure of the University of Natural Resources & Environment reflects its commitment to strong governance, academic quality, institutional effectiveness, and service to Papua New Guinea.

How UNRE is Structured

UNRE is structured to support its specialist role in natural resources, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, environment, business, engineering, research, and community outreach. The structure links governance, executive management, academic leadership, and service units to ensure coordinated delivery across the university.

  • Governance oversight through the University Council.
  • Executive leadership led by the Vice-Chancellor and senior management.
  • Academic schools and centres responsible for teaching, training, and research.
  • Administrative and support divisions that strengthen operations and student services.

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UNRE at a Glance

The structure of the university connects leadership, academic delivery, administration, and outreach into one coordinated institutional system.

Council Governance

Provides oversight, accountability, and strategic direction.

Executive Leadership

Guides management, planning, and university-wide performance.

Academic Schools & Centres

Drives teaching, learning, and research excellence.

Support Services & Operations

Strengthens student services, finance, HR, ICT, and administration.

Main Levels of the Structure

This section presents the major components of the UNRE organizational framework.

Governance

University Council

The University Council serves as the governing body of UNRE, providing policy direction, institutional oversight, and strategic stewardship.

  • Institutional governance
  • Policy approval
  • Strategic oversight
Executive

Vice-Chancellor & Executive Management

The Vice-Chancellor and senior management team oversee daily administration, academic leadership, operational performance, and strategic implementation.

  • Vice-Chancellor’s Office
  • Senior executive leadership
  • Operational coordination
Academic

Schools, Centres & Programs

Academic schools and centres deliver undergraduate, postgraduate, research, and professional programs aligned with UNRE’s specialist mandate.

  • Teaching and learning
  • Research and innovation
  • Academic program delivery

Supporting UNRE’s Mission

The organizational structure of UNRE is designed to support effective governance, high-quality academic delivery, applied research, and community engagement across Papua New Guinea.

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Key Academic and Administrative Units

These units contribute to the university’s institutional strength and day-to-day operations.

Academic Unit

Academic Schools

UNRE’s academic schools lead instruction and discipline-based development in natural resources, agriculture, environment, climate change, fisheries, forestry, and business studies.

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Research Unit

Research & Postgraduate Centres

Research centres and postgraduate structures strengthen innovation, applied research, and advanced learning that respond to national and regional needs.

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Administrative Unit

Support Services

Administrative divisions such as registry, finance, human resources, ICT, student affairs, and procurement support the effective functioning of the university.

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Organizational Structure Overview

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Official Structure Chart

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UNRE Organizational Contact

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Office

Office of the Vice-Chancellor
University of Natural Resources & Environment (UNRE)
East New Britain, Papua New Guinea