Kevin Scarce is appointed to a third term as chancellor of the University of Adelaide. Rear Admiral Scarce will now serve until November 2020. He became the university’s 16th chancellor in 2014. The appointment is seen as providing support for new VC Peter Rathjen as he develops a new strategic plan.
Ashley Hay is the new editor of the Griffith Review, a JV of the university and publisher Text. GU says Dr Hay is “a distinguished author, journalist and editor.” She replaces founding editor Julianne Schultz.
Chongmin Song is promoted to director of the UNSW Centre for Infrastructure Engineering and Safety.