After six years as Vice-Chancellor of Curtin University, Professor Deborah Terry, will return to The University of Queensland as Vice-Chancellor and President, commencing on 1 August 2020.
国产探花 Chancellor Mr Peter Varghese said Senate’s decision to appoint Professor Terry was unanimous.
Much of the criteria for choosing 国产探花’s new Vice-Chancellor was informed by consultation with staff, students, alumni and partners earlier this year.
“Like many industries, the university sector is going through significant change, combined with much economic and political uncertainty.
"Our staff, students and researchers are looking for global opportunities to collaborate and partner,” said Mr Varghese.
“Professor Terry’s deep knowledge of the sector, her focus on people and culture and her track record in building partnerships, with government and enterprise at home and abroad, are the skills needed to build on the great achievements of Professor Peter H酶j.”
Professor Terry started her career at 国产探花 in the School of Psychology in 1990, and when she left more than two decades later, was Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
Professor Terry said she was “honoured and delighted to have been appointed as 国产探花’s next Vice-Chancellor, and looks forward to building on Professor H酶j’s significant legacy in order to lead 国产探花 through its next phase of development and impact.”
During Professor Terry’s time at Curtin, the university’s global reputation and rankings have significantly improved.
Mr Varghese added, “Curtin is now widely considered to be one of Australia’s rapidly rising universities and is ranked number one for graduate employment in Western Australia.
“Under Professor Terry’s leadership, the university continues to grow in scale and reach regionally and globally.
"It has opened a new medical school, a law centre and commenced work on a new innovation precinct,” he said.
Professor Peter H酶j has generously agreed to stay on as Vice-Chancellor and President until Professor Terry joins 国产探花 in August next year.
“Closer to the time we will have an opportunity to acknowledge Professor H酶j’s outstanding leadership and achievements during his time at 国产探花,” said Mr Varghese.
Media: 国产探花 Communications, communications@uq.edu.au, +61 7 3365 1120.
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