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Professor Carolyn Evans appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne

Australian Higher Education Industrial Association < 1 min read

The Australian Higher Education Industrial Association (AHEIA) congratulates its former President, Professor Carolyn Evans, on her appointment to the position of Vice Chancellor of the University of Melbourne.

 

The Executive Director of AHEIA, Craig Laughton, said Professor Evans, who was President of the association between 2021 – 2025 had directed it through a period of strong growth.

 

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Contact details:

Craig Laughton | (he/him)
Executive Director | Australian Higher Education Industrial Association |
phone: 0477 799 149
[email protected] | www.aheia.edu.au |

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