by TIM WINKLER
After five years at the helm of Universities Australia, Catriona Jackson has announced her resignation.
Ms Jackson released a statement late yesterday afternoon announcing that she her last day as Chief Executive of Universities Australia would be the 22nd of December 2023.
“I have loved serving the Australian university sector and will continue to work in and around Australia’s great universities,” Ms Jackson said.
Ms Jackson’s decision to depart comes after a challenging year, including a chorus of public criticism of UA’s aborted campaign to address campus sexual assault and harassment. The sector has also been subject to extensive scrutiny as part of the Federal Government’s reform agenda.
Ms Jackson said that the conclusion of the Accord process at year’s end marked a good time to hand over the baton.
“Our universities are precious national assets, working every day to improve the lives of every Australian, making our nation stronger, safer and more successful,” Ms Jackson said.
UA Chair Professor David Lloyd paid tribute to Ms Jackson for her professionalism and advocacy on behalf of the sector.
“It is rarely an easy task and often a thankless one, but Catriona has performed with diligence and determination. She has runs on the board and leaves the sector in a good position for the future.”
