Provost

Welcome to the Provost Portfolio

The Provost Portfolio leads academic delivery across Colleges and Schools, ensuring alignment with Adelaide University’s strategic priorities. Through strong academic leadership, collaboration, and innovation, it drives high-quality education, transformative research, and a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

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Office of the Provost and Deputy Vice Chancellor

The Office of the Provost and Deputy Vice Chancellor provides strategic leadership across Adelaide University’s academic enterprise. It ensures alignment of Colleges and Schools with university priorities, supports academic excellence, and oversees regional campus delivery. The Office partners with Colleges, Schools, central portfolios and regional campuses to foster connected and cohesive academic leadership aligned with the University’s strategic direction.

What we do

Portfolio strategy, governance, planning and executive support to the Provost and Deputy Vice Chancellor

Lead strategic planning and coordination across the Provost portfolio.
Support effective governance, assurance, and decision-making across Colleges and Schools.
Oversee portfolio-wide reporting, policy development and implementation, performance monitoring, and accountability mechanisms.
Coordinate and drive implementation of key strategic initiatives.
Provide executive support to the Provost and Deputy Vice Chancellor.

Regional campus delivery

Foster strong connections between regional campuses in Mount Gambier and Whyalla and metropolitan campuses.
Ensure fit-for-purpose academic delivery responsive to local context.
Embed regional focus within university-wide planning and delivery frameworks.
Provide a safe and supportive learning environment and equitable access for all students.
Support regional leaders to understand institutional priorities and alignment with local initiatives and opportunities.

Future Industries Institute (FII)

The Provost portfolio oversees the operations of the Future Industries Institute (FII), a research institute focused on delivering cutting-edge innovation and technological solutions to real-world challenges.

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College of Business and Law

The College of Business and Law fosters future leaders in business and law, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to navigate complex global challenges. Through industry partnerships and cutting-edge research, we drive innovation in legal and business education.

College of Business and Law

College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities

The College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities ensures graduates are career-ready by integrating arts, culture and creativity with digital and social innovation.

College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities

College of Engineering and Information Technology

The College of Engineering and Information Technology delivers research and education in engineering, computing, digital technologies and sustainable technological advancement. Strong partnerships with industry and government enable future infrastructure and innovation through socially responsible and impactful future-ready solutions.

College of Engineering and Information Technology

College of Health

Dedicated to excellence in healthcare and research, the College of Health develops the next generation of health professionals and drives innovation in nursing, public health, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, midwifery and allied health.

College of Health

College of Science

The College of Science is focused on driving scientific innovation and contributing to advancements in areas such as biotechnology, environmental science and fundamental research, preparing graduates for successful careers in scientific fields through hands-on learning experiences and global collaborations.

College of Science

College of Education, Behavioural and Social Science

The College of Education, Behavioural and Social Science prepares graduates as future educators, psychologists, social workers and social scientists. Through real-world partnerships they ensure graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to lead positive change and community wellbeing.

College of Education, Behavioural and Social Science

Leadership

Our people

Provost and Deputy Vice Chancellor: Professor Joanne Cys

Office of the Provost and Deputy Vice Chancellor

Adelaide

Mark Szolga, Director, College Transformation
Emily Adcock, Senior Portfolio Manager
Jessica Ford, Senior Manager
Josefina Atienza, Project Officer
Rani Janday, Project Officer
Carole Boucherie, Executive Assistant

Mount Gambier

Peta Crewe, Regional Director, Mount Gambier
Jan Discianni, Administration Officer
Mandy Kermeen, Administration & Project Officer

Whyalla

Paul Havelberg, Regional Director, Whyalla
Heidi Freeman, Personal Assistant and Project Administrator
Simone Purdie, Regional Student Support and Project Officer
Amanda Sturt, Administration Officer
Tamra Perry, Administration Assistant

College of Business and Law

Pro Vice Chancellor, College of Business and Law: Professor Jodie Conduit
Executive Director, College of Business and Law: Ben Evans

College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities

Pro Vice Chancellor, College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities: Professor Craig Batty
Executive Director, College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities: Samantha Goodred

College of Education, Behavioural and Social Science

Pro Vice Chancellor, College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences: Professor Shane Dawson
Executive Director, College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences: Mark Williams

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Pro Vice Chancellor, College of Engineering and IT: Professor David Lewis
Executive Director, College of Engineering and IT: Karla Gotting

College of Health

Pro Vice Chancellor, College of Health: Professor Andrew Zannettino
Executive Director, College of Health: Dr Tony Cambareri

College of Science

Pro Vice Chancellor, College of Science: Professor Nikki Stanford

For a comprehensive list of staff for each College, please visit the relevant College webpage.

Contact us

For general enquiries, please contact the Office of the Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor by emailing provost@adelaide.edu.edu, or connect directly with a member of our team listed above.

For College or School specific enquiries, please use the contact information provided on the relevant College or School webpage.