Academic Governance

The late Professor Newton Barber was the foundation Professor of Botany at the University of Tasmania. The two major research directions initiated by him, physiological genetics of peas and ecological genetics of eucalypts, remain among the most active research areas of the School of Plant Science.

To recognise his legacy to the University, the School of Plant Science has agreed to fund an honours scholarship to encourage talented students to pursue research in the discipline.

The Academic Senate of the University sets out the revised rules of that scholarship in  these rules, which replace the “HN Barber Scholarship” rules.

Rules

1. The scholarship will be called "Professor Newton Barber Tasmania Honours Scholarship in Plant Science".
2. The scholarship is to be awarded annually to a student who is eligible to undertake an Honours course in the School of Plant Science.
3. The scholarship will be awarded by a selection committee comprising:
   • the Head of the School of Plant Science or a nominee
   • two other members of academic staff in the School of Plant Science nominated by academic staff in the School of Plant Science
4. The selection committee will set the detailed selection and performance criteria for the scholarship.
5. The Head of the School of Plant Science will set the annual value of the scholarship and the number to be awarded, having regard to the funds available each year.
6. The Scholarships Management Committee will determine all other matters concerning the scholarship, including advertising, application procedures and the method and time of payment.

Made by Academic Senate on 22 October 2004