Callaghan Campus

Named after: Sir Bede Callaghan

Sir Bede Callaghan, after whom the University's geographical location was renamed in 1992. He was the University's second Chancellor holding the position from 1977 to 1988 after serving as Deputy Chancellor to Sir Alistair McMullin from 1973 to 1977. Born and educated in Newcastle, he was the General Manager of the Commonwealth Development Bank (1959-65) before being appointed Managing Director of the Commonwealth Bank in 1965; a position he held until his retirement in 1976. He was knighted for distinguished services to banking in 1976.