University of Southern Queensland vice-chancellor professor Jan Thomas will step down at the end of the year to become head of New Zealand’s Massey University. Thomas is the second woman to be appointed vice-chancellor of Massey since it officially became a ...

UC picks gender equity leader The University of Canberra has appointed women’s advocate, journalist and ABC News presenter Virginia Haussegger to the new position of director of the 50/50 by 2030 Foundation. The gender-equality initiative will be based within UC’s ...

UTS adds design bright lights Founding partner of Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects, Brian Zulaikha and Design Director for City of Sydney, Bridget Smyth have joined the UTS Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building as adjunct professors in the School of ...

University of Western Australia vice-chancellor professor Paul Johnson has announced he will step down at the end of the year. Johnson said he declined a new five-year contract offer from UWA after “a great deal of reflection”. He has been vice-chancellor ...

The University of Newcastle has appointed its first pro vice-chancellor for Indigenous education and research. Professor Steve Larkin is the inaugural holder of this cross-institutional leadership role. Larkin's responsibilities will include championing and promoting Indigenous education and research and to oversee UON's ...