从2026年8月开始, 尼克·史密斯成为奥克兰大学的下一个副校长。 Nic Smith to become University of Auckland’s next vice-chancellor, starting August 2026.

尼克·史密斯教授即将从2026年8月3日起,辞去惠灵顿维多利亚大学副校长的职务,成为奥克兰大学副校长。 Professor Nic Smith is leaving his role as Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University of Wellington to become Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland, starting 3 August 2026. 他接替了黎明淡水教授,并带来了牛津、伦敦国王学院和昆士兰技术大学等机构的领导经验。 He succeeds Professor Dawn Freshwater and brings leadership experience from institutions including Oxford, King’s College London, and Queensland University of Technology. 奥克兰大学毕业生,获工程学博士学位,史密斯曾任工程学系主任。 A University of Auckland alumnus with a doctorate in Engineering, Smith previously served as Dean of Engineering there. 任命他之前,进行了全面的国际搜索,强调与毛利人和太平洋进步、战略目标和循证领导保持一致。 His appointment follows a comprehensive international search emphasizing alignment with Māori and Pacific advancement, strategic goals, and evidence-based leadership. Frank Bloomfield教授将担任代理主持人,直到史密斯开始工作。 Professor Frank Bloomfield will serve as acting vice-chancellor until Smith’s start. 奥克兰大学的财政保持稳定,在全球排名第65位。 The University of Auckland remains financially stable and ranks 65th globally.