Today is Tim Cahill’s last as head of KPMG’s higher education practice. He starts tomorrow as MD of Research Strategies Australia.

Uni Sydney announces a new chair, funded by a gift from Garry and Susan Rothwell. The three-year in architectural design leadership is awarded to French architecture studio Lacaton & Vassal Architectes.

Misha Shubert has started as CEO of Science and Technology Australia. She moved from comms director at Universities Australia.