墨尔本大学第一位女性副手艾玛·约翰斯顿(Emma Johnston)在2025年2月就任后不到一年死于癌症。 Emma Johnston, University of Melbourne’s first female vice-chancellor, died from cancer less than a year after starting the role in February 2025.

墨尔本大学第一位女副手Emma Johnston(52岁)在2025年2月就任不到一年后死于癌症。 Emma Johnston, 52, the University of Melbourne’s first female vice-chancellor, has died from cancer less than a year after taking office in February 2025. 她以她的研究、高等教育的领导和大学抗灾战略的制定而闻名。 A leading marine ecologist and science advocate, she was known for her research, leadership in higher education, and development of the university’s Resilience strategy. 她撰写了185篇同行评审论文,监督了超过35名学生,并在CSIRO、大堡礁海洋公园管理局和澳大利亚科学和技术局发挥了关键作用。 She authored 185 peer-reviewed papers, supervised over 35 students, and held key roles at CSIRO, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, and Science and Technology Australia. 她于2018年荣获澳大利亚勋章,并于2022年当选为澳大利亚科学院成员。 她的智慧、献身精神和对科学平等的承诺受到广泛赞扬。 Honored with the Order of Australia in 2018 and elected to the Australian Academy of Science in 2022, she was widely praised for her intellect, dedication, and commitment to equity in science. 嘉宾们称她为国家损失 Tributes called her passing a national loss. 教授迈克尔·韦斯利将担任代理副校长. Professor Michael Wesley will serve as acting vice-chancellor.