Media Statement: Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alex Zelinsky’s contract extended
University of Newcastle Chancellor, Patricia Forsythe, AM has announced the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alex Zelinsky’s contract has been extended until the end of 2028.
“Our University has been achieving and delivering outstanding results under Professor Zelinsky’s leadership. Our global rankings have improved from 224 to 179, an improvement of almost 50 places and our student recruitment and retention is above target,” Chancellor Forsythe said.
“We’ve been recognised widely, including by the Prime Minister, as national leaders in enabling pathways. We’ve also become the equal first University in the country to achieve Athena Swan Silver Award for our work to address gender equity. And we’ve achieved record philanthropic funding.
“All of these results reflect a university moving forward in the right way.
“As we embark on our University’s 60th year in 2025, and start shaping the next strategic plan for our University, the extension of the Vice-Chancellor’s term will bring stability and accountability for the next exciting phase for our institution.
“There are a number of major projects underway across the University, particularly on the Central Coast. We’re extending our offering on the Coast and that’s about more than just a building in the Gosford CBD. We’re really focussed on better serving the people on the Central Coast.
“With the new Gosford campus scheduled to welcome students in the coming years and many other projects underway, I am eager for our Vice-Chancellor to continue to see these projects through to fruition.”
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