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7 October: The University of Canberra is to establish a National Security Institute under the directorship of the former Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Peter Leahy.
In welcoming Lieutenant General Leahy to the University, Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen Parker said, “As part of the University’s commitment to the nation’s future, I am pleased to announce that Lieutenant General Peter Leahy has agreed to be foundation Director of the National Security Institute.
The Institute will enhance the University’s contribution to the Australian community. It will build on our reputation as Australia’s Capital University which prepares professional people professionally, through work-based learning, inter-disciplinary scholarship and collaboration with external agencies.”
The University of Canberra National Security Institute will draw on national security capabilities within the University’s existing faculties and centres, such as in social and economic modelling, environmental protection, water security, customs and border protection, biometric technology, computer security and forensic science. It will offer short courses, units within degree programs, consultancy services and research programs.
The University of Canberra National Security Institute will focus on the way the elements of power of the nation can contribute in a comprehensive and coordinated manner as part of a whole of government approach to national security.
“In recent years our understanding of national security has changed from a relatively narrow perception of being the responsibility of diplomats and soldiers to being the responsibility of the entire nation and all of its agencies,” said Lieutenant General Leahy. ”I am looking forward to taking on this role with the University of Canberra.
“In an era where threats and challenges to the nation and the international community have become globalised and increasingly complex and volatile, a comprehensive approach to national security is required,” he said.
The University of Canberra is in its 40th year as an institution of higher learning and is proud of its achievements. With over 60,000 graduates, many of whom have gone on to senior and responsible careers, and with a particular focus on the University’s rich teaching history, the National Security Institute will be a further commitment by Australia’s Capital University to the future of the country.
In welcoming Lieutenant General Leahy to the University, Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen Parker said, “As part of the University’s commitment to the nation’s future, I am pleased to announce that Lieutenant General Peter Leahy has agreed to be foundation Director of the National Security Institute.
The Institute will enhance the University’s contribution to the Australian community. It will build on our reputation as Australia’s Capital University which prepares professional people professionally, through work-based learning, inter-disciplinary scholarship and collaboration with external agencies.”
The University of Canberra National Security Institute will draw on national security capabilities within the University’s existing faculties and centres, such as in social and economic modelling, environmental protection, water security, customs and border protection, biometric technology, computer security and forensic science. It will offer short courses, units within degree programs, consultancy services and research programs.
The University of Canberra National Security Institute will focus on the way the elements of power of the nation can contribute in a comprehensive and coordinated manner as part of a whole of government approach to national security.
“In recent years our understanding of national security has changed from a relatively narrow perception of being the responsibility of diplomats and soldiers to being the responsibility of the entire nation and all of its agencies,” said Lieutenant General Leahy. ”I am looking forward to taking on this role with the University of Canberra.
“In an era where threats and challenges to the nation and the international community have become globalised and increasingly complex and volatile, a comprehensive approach to national security is required,” he said.
The University of Canberra is in its 40th year as an institution of higher learning and is proud of its achievements. With over 60,000 graduates, many of whom have gone on to senior and responsible careers, and with a particular focus on the University’s rich teaching history, the National Security Institute will be a further commitment by Australia’s Capital University to the future of the country.
