Overview
- Chancellor Jane Hansen announced the appointment on Monday, citing a need for leadership, stability and confidence.
- Glyn Davis previously led the university from 2005 to 2018 and later served as Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.
- Professors Michael Wesley and Jane Gunn will continue as acting vice-chancellors until Davis begins on February 2.
- The council framed the interim move as supporting early implementation of the newly approved Strategy 2030.
- Emma Johnston, the university’s first female vice-chancellor, died in December at 52 after finalising the first step of Strategy 2030.