Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
Professor Paul Bonnington
B.Sc(Hons), Ph.D. Massey, FICA
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) (Interim)
Areas of responsibility
As interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Professor Paul Bonnington is responsible for enhancing the University’s performance and reputation in research, research training and research collaboration with external stakeholders, nationally and internationally.
Biography
Paul received his PhD in Mathematics from Massey University in New Zealand. He joined the Department of Mathematics at the University of Auckland in 1994, moving to the role of Associate Dean, Faculty of Science in 2002 and subsequently Director of eResearch in 2004.
Paul moved to Monash University in 2008, taking on directorship of eResearch, while also maintaining a role as Professor with the School of Mathematical Sciences and then the Monash Department of Data Science and AI in the Faculty of Information Technology.
Paul undertook a Visiting Professorship with King’s College London in 2018, and has sat on numerous boards across the Australian and international eResearch sectors.
Since joining The University of Queensland in 2022 as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure), Paul has built strong connections with researchers and industry, enabling them to access UQ’s world-class infrastructure and facilities.
Paul commenced his term as Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) in 2024.
Contact
Wendy Whittington, Executive Assistant
dvc.research@uq.edu.au
+61 7 3365 9044
Helen Connick, Director, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
helen.morgan@research.uq.edu.au
Level 3, Brian Wilson Chancellery, St Lucia campus
Executive team
Professor Rachel Parker
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research)
The PVC (Research) oversees strategic initiatives to support high-quality and impactful research, as well as overseeing systems and services to promote research ethics and integrity.
Contact
Wendy Whittington, Executive Assistant
Professor Alan Rowan
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure) (Interim)
The PVC (Research Infrastructure) provides cross-institutional strategic support and expert recommendations on funding and organisational structures to optimise, sustain and align research infrastructure initiatives with regulatory and policy frameworks.
Contact
Sue Weir, Executive Assistant
Dr Jodi Clyde-Smith
Executive Director, Research Office
The Executive Director provides strategic and operational management of key Research Office functions, including pre- and post-award support, major initiatives development and research contract management.
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Contact
Sue Allen, Executive Assistant
Professor Virginia Slaughter
Dean, UQ Graduate School
The Dean provides leadership and strategic direction to the UQ Graduate School to deliver high-quality graduate research training for HDR candidates to enhance their development as researchers, and their professional and transferable skills development.
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Contact
Danielle Lefebvre, Executive Assistant
Shannon Willoughby
Executive Director, Strategic Government and Industry Partnerships
The Executive Director drives strategic engagement with government to support new partnerships and influence policy. They also lead major industry research partnership initiatives and oversee research collaborations, alliances and consultancies in the interests of the University.
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Contact
Ally Harradine, Executive Assistant