Kailey Tonini
27 November 2023: The University of Canberra officially welcomed its new and renewed Adjunct appointments at an end of year reception last week.
The event also celebrated the many contributions Adjuncts make to the University’s education and research programs and capability.
Hosted by Dean of the College of Adjuncts, Zoe Piper, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Enterprise Professor Lucy Johnston, the event offered opportunities to reflect on the year, network, and look ahead to 2024.
Adjuncts are honorary appointments, and they contribute to the University’s teaching, research and professional development activities and the wider University community.
“2023 has been another great year for our Adjunct and Emeriti Professor community at UC,” said Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Enterprise, Professor Lucy Johnston.
“They bring extensive and varied industry experience that enriches our education offerings and research programs, and they are essential to bridging the worlds of academia and industry. This reception is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the year, connect with peers and reenergise for 2024.”
Ms Piper will step down from the role of Dean of the College at the end of the year.
“I’d like to thank Zoe for her leadership over the past year, which has challenged us to reflect and reinvigorate how we engage Adjuncts here at the University. We wish her the best of luck with her many ventures, which will definitely keep her busy!” Professor Johnston said.
Major General Roger Noble AO DSC CSC is a University of Canberra alumnus bringing nearly 40 years’ combined experience in the military and national security sectors to the Faculty of Business, Government and Law ’s Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society.
He was deployed overseas six times over the course of his career within the Australian Army and served as the Australian Ambassador for Counter Terrorism between February 2021 and February 2023.
Major General Noble holds a Master of International Public Policy (Honours), Master of Business Administration, Master of Defence Studies (from the University of Canberra) and Bachelor of Arts (Military History) with first class honours.
He joined international engineering enterprise Laing O’Rourke in February 2023 and accepted his Adjunct nomination for the teaching and student engagement opportunities.
“I am looking forward to bringing my real world experiences to the University, in order to help shape and grow the next generation of national security and policy practitioners on whom Australia will rely greatly in years to come,” he said.
Alison McMillan PSM brings 40 years’ nursing experience to the Faculty of Health in her new role as Adjunct Professor. Her current role as Commonwealth Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer sees her provide high-level strategic policy advice to federal government ministers and departments. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education, Master of Business Administration, and various industry certificates and qualifications.
“I hope I can bring a positive contribution from my vast experience in a range of leadership roles. I think it’s important we all contribute to the learning for the future,” she said.
This month, the University welcomed 18 new and 14 renewed Adjunct appointments across the five faculties.
New adjunct appointments
- Adjunct Professor Major General Roger Noble AO DSC CSC (Faculty of Business, Government and Law)
- Adjunct Professor Dr Jo Mummery (Faculty of Business, Government and Law)
- Professional Associate Dr Abel Zhou (Faculty of Health)
- Adjunct Professor Karen O'Brien (Faculty of Health)
- Adjunct Professor Alison McMillan PSM (Faculty of Health)
- Adjunct Professor Catherine Paterson (Faculty of Health)
- Adjunct Professor Michelle Kelly (Faculty of Health)
- Professional Associate Katie Cole (Faculty of Health)
- Adjunct Associate Professor Dr Kellie Toohey (Faculty of Health)
- Professional Associate Isobel Sanger (Faculty of Health)
- Adjunct Associate Professor Dr Daniela Castro De Jong (Faculty of Health)
- Adjunct Associate Professor Dr Vicki Thomson (Faculty of Science and Technology)
- Adjunct Professor George Hlaing (Faculty of Science and Technology)
- Adjunct Associate Professor Dr Lei Xiong (Faculty of Science and Technology)
- Adjunct Associate Professor Dr Nitten Rajliwall (Faculty of Science and Technology)
- Adjunct Associate Professor Dr Vamsi Madasu (Faculty of Science and Technology)
- Professional Associate Dr Michael George Aberle (Faculty of Science and Technology)
- Adjunct Professor Dr Tamim Darwish (Faculty of Science and Technology)
- Adjunct Associate Professor Dr Dianne Firth OAM (Faculty of Arts and Design)
- Adjunct Professor Dr Subhash Jaireth (Faculty of Arts and Design)
- Adjunct Professor Eli Skogerbø (Faculty of Arts and Design)
- Adjunct Professor Dr Sally Burford (Faculty of Arts and Design)
- Adjunct Professor Mark Jennings (Faculty of Business, Government and Law)
- Adjunct Professor Rosemary Huxtable AO (Faculty of Business, Government and Law)
- Adjunct Professor Robert McMahon (Faculty of Business, Government and Law)
- Adjunct Professor Dr Ian Fitzgerald (Faculty of Business, Government and Law)
- Adjunct Professor Mike Mrdak AO (Faculty of Business, Government and Law)
- Adjunct Professor David Kalisch (Faculty of Business, Government and Law)
- Adjunct Professor Dr Hemant Ojha (Faculty of Business, Government and Law)
- Adjunct Professor Demosthenes Panagiotakos (Faculty of Health)
- Adjunct Professor Pat Dudgeon AM (Faculty of Health)
- Adjunct Professor Dr John Rayner (Faculty of Science and Technology)
Renewed adjunct appointments
- Adjunct Associate Professor Dr Dianne Firth OAM (Faculty of Arts and Design)
- Adjunct Professor Dr Subhash Jaireth (Faculty of Arts and Design)
- Adjunct Professor Eli Skogerbø (Faculty of Arts and Design)
- Adjunct Professor Dr Sally Burford (Faculty of Arts and Design)
- Adjunct Professor Mark Jennings (Faculty of Business, Government and Law)
- Adjunct Professor Rosemary Huxtable AO (Faculty of Business, Government and Law)
- Adjunct Professor Robert McMahon (Faculty of Business, Government and Law)
- Adjunct Professor Dr Ian Fitzgerald (Faculty of Business, Government and Law)
- Adjunct Professor Mike Mrdak AO (Faculty of Business, Government and Law)
- Adjunct Professor David Kalisch (Faculty of Business, Government and Law)
- Adjunct Professor Dr Hemant Ojha (Faculty of Business, Government and Law)
- Adjunct Professor Demosthenes Panagiotakos (Faculty of Health)
- Adjunct Professor Pat Dudgeon AM (Faculty of Health)
- Adjunct Professor Dr John Rayner (Faculty of Science and Technology)
Photos by David Beach.
