The Australian Wool Education Trust (AWET) wishes to advise that Peter Sommerville retired as an AWET Trustee at its August 2026 meeting. The Trustees thank Peter for his contribution to education in the wool industry and wish him all the best for his retirement.
Peter is well known to all of those involved in delivering the education projects funded by the Australian Wool Education Trust (AWET). Since 20026, he has been both a Trustee and the Secretary of AWET. Over those 20 years, he has contributed significantly to “hub and spoke” undergraduate education initiated by AWET through universities active in Agriculture, particularly sheep and wool. In more recent times, Peter has played a pivotal role in AWET expanding its scope by actively engaging with fashion and design schools to encourage their students to experience wool and embrace it as a premier natural fibre. Peter has also been the face of AWET to other education initiatives in sectors such as VET and schools.
AWET is pleased to advise that Dr Russell Bush, Associate Professor at the School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney has been appointed as an AWET Trustee. Russell is well known to the wool industry contributing to both education and research in beef, wool and milk production. AWET welcomes Russell to his new role as a Trustee.