Sally Cripps becomes technology director at UTS’ new Human Technology Institute. She joins from CSIRO.

Murdoch U VC Andrew Deeks announces major appointments, as of January 1.

* Head of College (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) – Parisa Bahri * Head of College (Health and Education) – Guillermo Campitelli  * Head of College (Law, Arts and Social Sciences) – Deborah Gare  * Head of College (Business) – Antonia Girardi  * DVC (Global Engagement) – Simon McKirdy * Chief People Officer – Sharon Russell  * Director of IT Services – Alex Tegg . The university is “active external recruitment”  for DVC research and innovation, a DVC education, a Chief Experience and a head for the Environmental and Life Sciences Colllege.

Uni Melbourne announces its 2022 Marles medalists (for research over the preceding decade); Kim Bennell (Health Sciences), Robert Crawford (School of Design), Rana Hinman (Health Sciences), Jane Hocking (Population and Global Health)