COVER STORY
Empowering Student Success Through Global Research
Max Lu, Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Wollongong
Professor G.Q. Max Lu AO is a globally recognised chemical engineer and advanced materials scientist who became the sixth Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Wollongong in May 2025. He brings more than 35 years of academic leadership,...
ACADEMIC VIEW
Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders
Associate Professor Linda Pfeiffer, Deputy Dean Research, School of Education and the Arts, CQUniversity Australia
Associate Professor Linda Pfeiffer is the Deputy Dean Research for the School of Education and the Arts at CQUniversity, based at the Gladstone Marina campus. In the past 7 years Chief Investigator Linda has received almost $2m in external...
Transforming Student Life through Empathy and Innovation
Dr. Darleny Cepin, Chief Student Affairs Officer, Dean of Campus Life, Oxford College of Emory University
Darleny Cepin, Ed.D., is the Senior Associate Dean of Campus Life and Chief Student Affairs Officer at Oxford College of Emory University. She leads strategic initiatives that cultivate student belonging, well-being, and engagement through a holistic campus experience. With...
Building a Culture of Research Excellence
Dr. Mike Perkins, Head, Centre for Research & Innovation & Associate Professor, British University Vietnam
Associate Professor Dr. Mike Perkins heads the Centre for Research & Innovation at British University Vietnam, where he leads the GenAI Academic Research Cluster and trains Vietnamese educators and policymakers on this topic. Mike is one of the authors...
Breaking Down Barriers to Student Success
Prof. Kate Ames, Pro Vice Chancellor, Engagement and Access, Torrens University Australia
Professor Kate Ames is a senior academic leader with extensive experience in higher education, engagement, and organisational transformation. Her career spans strategic leadership, curriculum innovation, and advancing equity in education. As Pro Vice-Chancellor (Engagement & Access), she is recognised...
Empowering Future-Ready Learners through Curriculum
Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry, Dean of Bloomfield College, Montclair State University
Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry serves as Dean of Bloomfield College of Montclair State University and Professor of Curriculum Studies, Department of Education Foundations, College of Education and Engaged Learning. Dr. Berry’s research appears as journal articles, book chapters and...
Helping Professionals Make Better Decisions in a Complex World
Adam Gottlich, Director of Nudge Labs South Africa and Behavioural Economics Lecturer at Henley Business School
Adam Gottlich is an award-winning behavioural scientist, executive leader, and lecturer specializing in applying behavioural science to commercial strategy, product innovation, and customer decision-making in financial services. With nearly a decade of leadership experience across banking, insurance, and consulting,...







