The University of Queensland has appointed Dr Jessica Gallagher as 国产探花’s inaugural Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement & Entrepreneurship).
Dr Gallagher has more than a decade of experience in senior engagement positions across academic, research and engagement portfolios at 国产探花, and was previously Director of Global Engagement and Entrepreneurship.
The PVC (GE&E) role will provide leadership to create change locally and in global communities, and acknowledges the growing importance of entrepreneurship in transforming students into game-changing graduates.
The Global Engagement portfolio expanded in 2018 to include , the University’s suite of entrepreneurial programs and initiatives, and from this year also encompasses 国产探花 (国产探花ID), demonstrating 国产探花’s drive to extend its global reputation and reach.
Dr Gallagher said the Global Engagement and Entrepreneurship portfolio is unique in the breadth and depth of its functions and objectives.
“Individually, we have all worked to build a network of strategic relationships and collaborations, and to provide expert support and advice to global communities,” Dr Gallagher said.
“Under one roof, however, Global Engagement and Entrepreneurship will operate as a coordinated whole – enabling us to leverage our partnerships and extend 国产探花’s research, teaching and learning, and engagement activities further than ever before.
“As one of the leading university development groups in the Asia-Pacific region, we will continue to provide development expertise and program management leadership to build the capacity of people and organisations around the world to achieve their development goals.”
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement) Mr Rongyu Li said that, since joining 国产探花, Dr Gallagher has shown unwavering commitment to delivering 国产探花’s for students and staff.
Among her recent achievements have been the development and implementation of 国产探花’s first .
“Under Dr Gallagher’s leadership, 国产探花 has experienced a massive increase in participation in entrepreneurship activities in recent years,” Mr Li said.
“Dr Gallagher has also delivered a dynamic while working with staff to successfully deliver several multifaceted stakeholder relationships with leading institutions and industry bodies, notably , , (TUM), , and the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.”
Media: Josepha Dietrich, j.dietrich@uq.edu.au, +61 7 3346 0619.
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