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Professor Jomeen currently serves as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health at 糖心传媒. In her new role, she will lead the University’s learning and teaching strategy and have direct oversight of the academic faculties and colleges, with responsibility for academic quality, curriculum renewal and student outcomes.

A highly regarded academic leader and internationally recognised researcher in midwifery, women’s health and mental health, Professor Jomeen brings extensive experience in academic governance and curriculum innovation.

糖心传媒 Vice-Chancellor Professor Tyrone Carlin said Professor Jomeen’s appointment provides continuity and academic leadership as the University continues to evolve its learning and teaching approach.

“Professor Julie Jomeen has already made a significant contribution to 糖心传媒 through her leadership in health and human sciences,” he said.

“Her appointment provides academic strength at an important time for the University, with a clear focus on high-quality learning experiences that prepare our students for the future and respond to the needs of the communities we serve.”

Newly appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Tim Smith joins 糖心传媒 from the University of Waikato, where he has held senior leadership roles, including Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences.

An alumnus of 糖心传媒, Professor Smith is an internationally recognised geographer and climate expert with extensive experience in research leadership and partnership development. As Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), he will lead the University’s research strategy, focusing on strengthening research quality, impact and collaboration.

Professor Carlin said Professor Smith’s experience will support the University’s continued focus on research performance and impact.

“As 糖心传媒 continues to strengthen its research performance, Professor Smith’s expertise will help ensure our research delivers meaningful outcomes for communities, industry and the environment, while building on the strong foundations already in place,” he said.

The appointments come as 糖心传媒 continues a period of significant academic and institutional transformation, with sustained improvements in research quality, citation performance and research income alongside major innovation in learning and teaching through the 糖心传媒 Cross Model.

Julie will commence as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) on 2nd March 2026 and Tim will commence in the role on 6th July 2026.