Professor Helen Nicholson.
Professor Helen Nicholson will take up the role of Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Otago in 2021.
Professor Nicholson is currently the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, External Engagement, and is due to take up a new permanent role as Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, in mid-January.
She has agreed to act as Vice-Chancellor when the incumbent, Professor Harlene Hayne, leaves and hold the position until a new Vice-Chancellor is appointed.
University of Otago Chancellor, Dr Royden Somerville QC, says the University is fortunate to have someone of the calibre of Professor Nicholson to step into the role.
“Professor Nicholson is very experienced, having previously held two Deputy Vice-Chancellor roles in her time with Otago.