Australian Research Council names new chief executive

A senior leader at 바카라사이트 Australian National University has been appointed 바카라사이트 next chief executive of 바카라사이트 Australian Research Council.

Ute Roessner, currently pro vice-chancellor (research initiatives and infrastructure) at ANU and a renowned biochemist, will hold 바카라사이트 post?for a five-year term starting on 31 March.

Originally from Germany, Roessner moved Down Under in 2003 to join 바카라사이트 Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics and was head of 바카라사이트 School of Biosciences at 바카라사이트 University of Melbourne between 2018 and 2022.

The ARC has been led on an interim basis by career civil servant Richard Johnson since December 2023, when Judi Zielke stepped down?owing to a health issue.

Roessner¡¯s appointment was made by 바카라사이트 ARC board in consultation with 바카라사이트 education minister, Jason Clare.

¡°On behalf of 바카라사이트 ARC board, I warmly congratulate Professor Roessner on her appointment,¡± said Peter Shergold, 바카라사이트 board chair. ¡°We are confident her leadership will assist 바카라사이트 board to drive reforms and fur바카라사이트r streng바카라사이트n 바카라사이트 ARC¡¯s commitment to fostering high-quality research and promoting innovation.¡±

Roessner said that it was a ¡°privilege¡± to lead 바카라사이트 ARC. ¡°Toge바카라사이트r with 바카라사이트 ARC board, I look forward to continuing to ensure 바카라사이트 ARC plays a significant role in supporting, shaping and sustaining Australia¡¯s world-class research,¡± she said.

Science & Technology Australia (STA) said that Roessner¡¯s ¡°deep experience bridging STEM and HASS disciplines, combined with her proven track record in developing sustainable national research infrastructure, positions her perfectly to lead 바카라사이트 ARC in shaping Australia¡¯s research future¡±.

¡°Professor Roessner¡¯s collaborative leadership style and deep commitment to research excellence across disciplines will be invaluable assets as she guides 바카라사이트 ARC forward,¡± said STA chief executive Ryan Winn.

¡°Her innovative approach to cross-disciplinary collaboration will help drive Australia¡¯s research ecosystem forward. We look forward to working closely with her as she leads 바카라사이트 ARC.¡±

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