Previous director of advancement at Melbourne Business School, Dr Alan Watkinson, has been appointed as La Trobe University’s new director of alumni and advancement.  Alan has an extensive experience in alumni and advancement sector, including executive leadership at Trinity College, ...

Charles Sturt University and La Trobe University have appointed Dr Kim Webber as executive director of the Murray Darling Medical School, after the Universities announced a partnership to serve communities. Webber’s role is to support the Interim Board to advance ...

Dr Fidelis Suorineni has been appointed the Chair of Mine Geotechnical Engineering at UNSW.  Suorineni, an international mining expert with research and consultancy experience across three continents, accepted this post in June. The Ghanaian national has spent the last 14 ...

Australia’s unique higher education student profile has driven demand for new models of student accommodation in our capital cities. By Sarah Buckeridge and Geoff Hanmer In Australia every year, there are about 200,000 international students looking for places to live. ...

In the face of funding cuts, Australian universities can remain on top of their game by maximising what they already own. By Aileen Macalintal Recycling buildings is a cutting-edge response for universities tightening their budget.  After all, many universities have ...

Three pivotal clinical leadership roles will lead clinical education, research and academic activities at the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Queensland. Professor Gerald Holtmann began as associate dean (clinical) in March. He will oversee multidisciplinary clinical engagement ...

Professor Gary Smith is Deakin University’s new deputy vice-chancellor (global engagement). Smith was previously responsible for the development and management of global partnerships as pro vice-chancellor (engagement and international) at the University of Western Sydney. Prior to joining UWS, Smith ...

Scientia Professor Ross Buckley is appointed the new Chair in International Finance and Regulation at the University of New South Wales. He will drive research into systemic responses to global financial insecurity. Leading international law firm, King & Wood Mallesons, ...

The University of Adelaide’s first chief engagement officer is Ms Kate Robertson, a highly respected leader in development and alumni relations in higher education in Britain. Currently director of Campaign and Alumni Relations Office at the University of Nottingham, Robertson ...

A leading medical researcher has been appointed dean of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at the University of Melbourne. Professor Stephen Smith is currently vice-president (research) at Nanyang Technological University and is the founding dean of the Lee Kong Chian ...