Vice-chancellor’s work continues

PROFESSOR Duncan Bentley has been reappointed for another five-year term as Federation University’s vice-chancellor and president.

Mr Bentley was initially appointed in 2020 and helped the university navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

Under his leadership, the university introduced the co-operative education model which involves paid placements, career preparation and workplace skill development.

The university also moved into the top 401-500 universities in the Times higher education world university rankings. Last year, it was within the top 601-800 universities globally.

“I am delighted and honoured and to be reappointed to the position of vice-chancellor and president of Federation University Australia,” said Mr Bentley.

“My tenure at Federation has coincided with one of the most challenging, yet also exciting times for our university, and I am especially proud of seeing our co-operative education model move from strength-to-strength as it is embraced by students, staff, employers and communities across the country.”

Mr Bentley said he will continue to advocate for the university and support regional economic growth.

“My focus for my second term will be to position Federation as Australia’s first fully co-operative university, deliver an outstanding learner experience – particularly focused on supporting those from equity groups, while also supporting Federation TAFE’s ambition to become the number one TAFE in Victoria,” he said.