Sustainability Advocate Program

Staff and student Sustainability Advocates play a key part in the University of Melbourne achieving a sustainable campus.

Do you have a sustainability question or suggestion for your University area? Contact your Sustainability Advocate (SA) for support, or request to become the Sustainability Advocate in your area or department.

Sustainability Advocates are responsible for...

  • Actively promoting University of Melbourne sustainability initiatives to staff or students
  • Maintaining own awareness about sustainability issues around the University
  • Acting as a communication channel between staff or students and the Sustainability Team, so that we can develop initiatives and resolve concerns
  • Raising staff or student awareness about the environmental impact of their campus activities
  • Providing staff or students with the tools and support to minimise their environmental impact
  • Facilitating and supporting staff or students to create their own sustainable initiatives.Sustainability Advocates Forum

Representing your sustainability values

The SAs meet four times a year at the SA Forum, which aims to unite sustainability champions from across the University to make our campuses more sustainable places to work and study. Convened by the Sustainability Team, the Forum allows SAs to discuss and seek solutions for sustainability issues within their University area. This forum is a chance to share ideas and initiatives, learn about current sustainability activities across the University, and raise any concerns or potential solutions with the Sustainability Team and other SAs in person.

SA Forum Dates

There are no scheduled SA Forum dates.

Sustainability Advocate list

Faculties

FacultySchool or departmentAdvocateContactLocationKey interests
Architecture, Building and PlanningStudent at Melbourne School of DesignIvy (Jiaxing) XIjiaxingx@student.unimelb.edu.auGlyn Davis Building, ParkvilleN/A
Business and EconomicsDepartment of ManagementMichael J. Zyphurmzyphur@unimelb.edu.auThe Spot, CarltonSuperannuation fund activism, fossil fuel divestment, emissions reductions.
Business and EconomicsMelbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education (MSPACE)Renata Luhrrenata.luhr@unimelb.edu.auKwong Lee Dow Building, CarltonWaste, food, permaculture, and community building.
Business and EconomicsMelbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education (MSPACE)Aris Cologonacologon@unimelb.edu.auKwong Lee Dow Building, CarltonN/A
EducationMelbourne Graduate School of Education, Resources and AdministrationOlivia Stocksolivia.stocks@unimelb.edu.auKwong Lee Dow Building, CarltonSustainable development
EducationMelbourne Graduate School of Education, Sustainability FellowJeana Kriewaldtjeana@unimelb.edu.au100 Leicester St, CarltonTransforming sustainability in education.
EducationMelbourne Graduate School of Education, Teaching SupportJenny Lowej.lowe@unimelb.edu.auKwong Lee Dow Building, CarltonN/A
EngineeringMelbourne School of Engineering, Executive/Leaders for Global SustainabilityLinh Dolinh.do@unimelb.edu.auMelbourne Connect, CarltonN/A
EngineeringMelbourne School of Engineering, EnvironmentalMorgan Fostermfoster@student.unimelb.edu.auStudent at Parkville campusWater-Energy nexus, sustainable precincts and communities, green infrastructure, addressing Urban Heat Island effect.
LawMelbourne School of Government, Melbourne Law School, ResearchSophie Lamondsophie.lamond@unimelb.edu.auLaw Building, CarltonFood, waste, student participation, and equity and justice.
LawMelbourne Law School, Employee ServicesMegan Pricem.price@unimelb.edu.auLaw Building, CarltonN/A
Medicine, Dentistry and Health SciencesMelbourne Medical School, Department of Surgery, OtolaryngologyDimitra Stathopoulosdimitra@unimelb.edu.auRoyal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, East MelbourneWaste reduction, sustainable energy and sustainable agriculture
Medicine, Dentistry and Health SciencesSchool of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Anatomy and NeuroscienceFranca Casagrandaf.casagranda@unimelb.edu.auMedical Building (181), ParkvilleN/A
Medicine, Dentistry and Health SciencesSchool of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Microbiology and Immunology AdministrationStephan Kaiserstephan.kaiser@unimelb.edu.eduThe Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, MelbourneN/A
Medicine, Dentistry and Health SciencesMelbourne School of Psychological Sciences, Complex Human Data HubElle Pattendenelle.pattenden@unimelb.edu.auRedmond Barry, Parkville and Melbourne Connect, Carlton N/A
Medicine, Dentistry and Health SciencesMelbourne School and Health Sciences, Department of Audiology and Speech PathologyShani Dettmandettmans@unimelb.edu.au550 Swanston St, CarltonWaste and recycling
Medicine, Dentistry and Health SciencesSchool of BioSciences, BioSciences EHS teamChristine Baggscbaggs@unimelb.edu.auBioSciences 4, ParkvilleWaste
Medicine, Dentistry and Health SciencesSchool of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Microbiology and ImmunologyEmma Bawdenemma.bawden@unimelb.edu.auThe Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, MelbourneLeader of Green Impact team 'Green DISCO'
Medicine, Dentistry and Health SciencesSchool of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Microbiology and ImmunologyTimon Damelangtimon.damelang@unimelb.edu.auThe Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, MelbourneLeader of Green Impact team 'Green DISCO'
Medicine, Dentistry and Health SciencesMelbourne School of Population and Global Health, Neuroepidemiology Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and BiostatisticsSteve Simpson-Yapsteve.simpsonyap@unimelb.edu.au207–211 Bouverie St, CarltonPets/animals, gardening, composting
Medicine, Dentistry and Health SciencesProfessional Staff TeamSuzy Ironssuzy.irons@unimelb.edu.au104 Alan Gilbert Building, ParkvilleFair food system, sustainable food production, organics, supporting local products
ScienceUMSU Environment Office BearerAnn Nguyenhoanganhn@student.unimelb.edu.auStudent at ParkvillePlastic pollution, animal agriculture, diet and sustainability
ScienceOffice for Environmental ProgramsKatey O’BrienKatey.obrien@unimelb.edu.auWalter Boas Building, ParkvilleSustainable events
ScienceStudent at Office for Environmental Programs (OEP)Ryan Matthew Fisherrmfisher@student.unimelb.edu.auStudent. OEP Building at Parkville, Life Science Labs at Burnley.Native ecological restoration and protection, botany, biology, plant morphology.
ScienceStudent at Office for Environmental Programs (OEP)Jheasy Sanchez Vargasjheasyv@student.unimelb.edu.auStudent. OEP Building at ParkvilleCircular economy and waste projects.
ScienceStudent in Faculty of ScienceYau Sang (Sunday) Lamyslam@student.unimelb.edu.auStudent at ParkvilleSocial enterprise and Indigenous knowledge
ScienceSchool of BioSciencesLaura Marcheselaura.marchese@unimelb.edu.auBioSciences 4, ParkvilleFood
ScienceSchool of BioSciencesDavid Duncandavid.duncan@unimelb.edu.auBioSciences 2, ParkvilleTransport, waste minimisation, prosocial purchasing, biodiversity
ScienceSchool of Mathematics and Statistics, Statistical Consulting CentreCameron Patrickcameron.patrick@unimelb.edu.au139 Barry St, CarltonN/A
ScienceSchool of ChemistrySpas D. Kolevs.kolev@unimelb.edu.auChemistry Building (153), ParkvilleSustainable mining and manufacturing
ScienceSchool of GeographyDr Rebecca Runtingrebecca.runting@unimelb.edu.au207–221 Bouverie St, CarltonSustainable investments
ScienceSchool of Ecosystem and Forest SciencesHelena Benderhbender@unimelb.edu.auBaldwin Spencer Building, ParkvilleTransformative and holistic sustainability
ScienceSchool of Ecosystem and Forest SciencesHolly Sittersholly.sitters@unimelb.edu.auCreswick campus, Stage 1Sustainable food choices
Veterinary and Agricultural SciencesOperations GroupKathryn Misticakathryn.mistica@unimelb.edu.auBuilding 125 (WEBs), ParkvilleLeader of Green Impact team 'Green Footprint'

Departments

DepartmentTeamAdvocateContactLocationKey interests
AdvancementGifts in Wills TeamJennifer HenryJennifer.henry@unimelb.edu.auRaymond Priestley Building, ParkvilleWorm farms, recycling, eliminating single-use plastic
AdvancementOperationsJoanna (Jo) Wattsjoanna.watts@unimelb.edu.auRaymond Priestley Building, ParkvilleAnimal agriculture and meat consumption, consumer choices, renewable energy
Brand, Customer Strategy and Insights TeamBrand TeamCatherine Leec.lee@unimelb.edu.auRaymond Priestley Building, ParkvilleRecycling
Business ServicesEntreprise TechnologyAudrey Colbathaudrey.colbath@unimelb.edu.auLevel 3, 11 Barry St, CarltonWaste reduction, plant-based eating, biodiversity
Campus ServicesSustainability TeamRachael Millerrachael.miller@unimelb.edu.au21 Bedford St, North MelbourneBiodiversity
Campus ServicesUnion HouseAlex Radovanovicalex.radovanovic@unimelb.edu.auUnion House, ParkvilleReuse service, organic waste, energy savings
Chief Operating Officer PortfolioChief Operating OfficerClare Walkerwalkerc@unimelb.edu.auRaymond Priestley Building, ParkvilleStrategy and governance
Student and Scholarly ServicesGraduations and Curriculum SupportEmily Lebetzisamalial@unimelb.edu.au757 Swanston Street, ParkvilleWaste, lowering consumption, divestment from fossil fuels
Student and Scholarly ServicesCampus CommunityBen McCarthymcb@unimelb.edu.auLevel 3, 757 Swanston Street, Parkville (Stop 1)N/A

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