Vice-Chancellor agrees to another five years

THE VICE-CHANCELLOR OF the University of Newcastle is to lead the institution for another five years, after agreeing to renew his contract until 2026.

Professor Alex Zelinsky, AO, is the University’s eighth Vice-Chancellor and has been in the role since November 2018, leading the development of its ‘Looking Ahead’ Strategic Plan 2020-2025.

University of Newcastle Chancellor, Mr. Paul Jeans, celebrated the news, saying the University was delighted to secure Professor Zelinsky’s services for another term.

Mr. Jeans said: “Alex has shown great leadership since joining our university and we are seeing great strides in our ‘Looking Ahead’ strategic plan to the benefit of our students, staff, our region and tertiary education generally.

“The University of Newcastle’s motto is ‘I look ahead’ – and renewing Alex’s contract is key to ensuring the seamless delivery of our goals in sustainability, advancement of Indigenous education and the nurturing of community partnerships that are central to our region’s growth and prosperity.

“While we are a university of and for the region, the University of Newcastle is also highly regarded globally and is ranked among the top 200 universities in the world.

“Under the leadership of Professor Alex Zelinsky, the institution has been named in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings as the world’s top university for partnering for a more sustainable future, has been heavily involved in efforts to position the Hunter as a leader in securing Australia’s clean energy future, and has been named as Australia’s leading university for Indigenous enrolments.”

Professor Zelinsky commented: “I am grateful to the University Council, our staff and our students for their continued support, and I am excited to lead the University of Newcastle into an even brighter future.

“As we emerge from the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic and its universal impacts, it is heartening to be part of a forward-looking organisation well-positioned to seize the opportunities that are emerging.

“I remain fully committed to delivering an outstanding experience for our students and to continue to serve a region blazing a trail in innovation, technological advancement and research commercialisation.

Under the leadership of Professor Zelinsky, the University has also celebrated its heritage on the Central Coast with a new presence at Gosford with the completion of the University of Newcastle Central Coast Clinical School and Central Coast Research Institute.

“Our University is very proud of our role in bringing these new facilities to life as part of our partnership with the Australian Government and NSW Health,” added Professor Zelinsky.

“Students will experience the best in clinical learning through the enduring partnership between the University and Local Health District clinical experts that will prepare them for their work life and future careers, as well as build stronger connections between their education, health care and the Central Coast community.”

Prior to taking up his role at the university, the Vice-Chancellor was Australia’s Considering employing a skilled overseas worker?

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Alex Zelinsky AO

Chief Defence Scientist and leader of Defence Science and Technology within the Department of Defence. He has also been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (FAA) in recognition of his significant and ongoing contribution to the field of science and was named in Engineers Australia’s list of the 100 most influential engineers from 2009-2017.

In 2021 the University of Newcastle climbed ten places moving from 197 to 207 in the prestigious QS World University Rankings of the Top 200 Universities worldwide.

Professor Alex Zelinsky said that the move from 197 TO 207 in twelve months reflected PAGE 19the University’s unwavering focus on delivering excellence in teaching, learning and research in difficult circumstances.

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