Governance and expert advice
Board of Directors
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NeSI’s Board of Directors comprises of an independent Chair, an independent member representing the research sector at large, and three Directors appointed by NeSI’s four collaborator institutions — the University of Auckland, NIWA, Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, and the University of Otago.
The Board approves major initiatives and investments, and provides oversight on strategy, policy, and organisational development.
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Research Reference Group
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NeSI’s Research Reference Group comprises of nine research community leaders with strong technical knowledge on the impact of eScience as an enabler of research.
This group has a key role in providing timely advice and input on strategic and policy matters of interest to NeSI, especially those most relevant to researchers.