Professor Susan Rowland
Vice Provost
Professor Susan Rowland
She/Her
Vice Provost
University of Sydney
Professor Susan Rowland (BSc Hons PhD GCEd PFHEA she/her/hers) is an internationally recognised science educator. Her teaching and education leadership has been recognised with awards that include an AAUT Award for Teaching Excellence and Principal Fellowship of Advance HE.
Susan completed her BSc and PhD at the University of Sydney, and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Connecticut. She returned to Australia in 2006 to teach and research at the University of Queensland, building a leadership career as a Teaching Focused academic.
Susan became Vice-Provost at the University of Sydney in 2023. She is delegate for the Provost in key areas of academic management and operation. She oversees multiple enterprise-wide initiatives that support and enhance the academic business of the University. Her teams and areas of leadership include the University Libraries, SAGE (Science and Gender Equity), Gifts Administration, and Sustainability. Using an Adaptive Leadership approach Susan works closely with hundreds of staff stakeholders across the University to build and implement major programs of work.
SESSIONS
Day 1
11:40
"How-To" Leadership Toolkit
Personal Leadership
1. How can you communicate your worth effectively to advance your career?
Anna Cheney, Communication Performance Coach, Bendelta
2. Which strategies are effective for making decisive leadership decisions under pressure and communicate effectively and confidently?
Hanna Fold, Sales Director, Kenvue
3. How do you leverage mentorship and networking for continuous career growth?
Penny Ransom, Chief Investment Officer, Lendlease
4. How should you balance ambition with your well-being to avoid burnout and sustain long-term success?
Mariam Veiszadeh, Chief Executive Officer, Media Diversity Australia, Advisory Group Member, Yindyamarra Pledge for Democracy, Charles Stuart University, Chair and Founder, Islamophobia Register Australia, Ambassador and Advisory Panel, Welcoming Australia
Team Leadership
1. How to lead teams through uncertainty and change, while maintaining team morale and focus during transitions?
Kerryn Coker, Co-chair Australasia, Arup
2. How to coach and mentor team members for development and growth?
Professor Susan Rowland, Vice Provost, University of Sydney
3. How to attract and retain diverse talent?
Sam Turner, Chief People Officer, Allens
4. How do you delegate effectively, empower your team, manage team performance and accountability?
Kristen Sweeney, Group Executive, People & Corporate Affairs, Sydney Airport