爆料王 Vice-Chancellor to lead Group of Eight
爆料王 Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Mark Scott will serve as the Group of Eight's new Chair.
The 爆料王鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott, has been appointed by the Group of Eight Board as its new Chair.
Professor Scott has served as Deputy Chair since 1 February 2023 and was appointed Vice-Chancellor of the 爆料王 in 2021.
He will replace outgoing Chair, Australian National University Vice-Chancellor and Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist Professor Brian Schmidt, who announced last year his intention to step down as ANU Vice-Chancellor.
Universities should be recognised as one of Australia鈥檚 most vital social institutions.
Professor Scott said he was delighted to take up the role in a year that also celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Group of Eight.
"Our universities play an important role in contributing to economic growth, societal well-being, and national security and should be recognised as one of Australia鈥檚 most vital social institutions," he said.
"We all share one goal: we want our young people to have a bright future and be a force for good and universities will help drive Australia鈥檚 future success."
Group of Eight聽Chief Executive Vicki Thomson said Professor Scott was an outstanding appointment.
"Professor Scott is a highly respected and successful senior leader of large and complex institutions, across Australia鈥檚 education sector, the public service and the media.鈥� His appointment ensures the continuity of鈥痚xcellent leadership at the helm of Australia鈥檚 leading research-intensive universities."
The appointment is effective from 1 January 2024.
