Ant Bagshaw becomes ANU’s Strategy Director. His last substantive position in Australia was ED of the Australian Technology Network.
At University of Sydney, Elaine Brady takes on the new role of Deputy Director, UK and US Advancement. It is an internal appointment.
Melin Crossley (UNSW) is the new chair of The Conversation Group, replacing Mark Scott.
Wesley Enoch moves up to DVC Indigenous at QUT.
Phillip Fredericks is Adelaide U’s inaugural Director, International Development. he had a similar role pre-merger at Uni Adelaide.
Prue Laidlaw is confirmed as academic strategy director at Charles Sturt U.
Fabienne Mackay (QIMR-Berghoffer MRI) is awarded the Australian Society for Medical Research’s 2026 gold medal for, “her exceptional contributions to immunology research and medical research leadership.