Former officers
For almost a century, senior officers and academic staff at UWA have helped to build the University's reputation for excellence.
Their contributions are recognised on this page.
Their contributions are recognised on this page.
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Chancellors
2005-2017 M. A. Chaney, AO, CitWA, BSc, MBA, Hon.LLD, FAICD 2001-2005 K. C. Michael, AM, CitWA, BE, PhD, DIC, FTSE, Hon.FIEAust, FCIT, FAIM 1998-2000 A. K. Cohen, AO, MD, FRACP, FRCP, FRCPEd, FRCPI, FACP, FCCP, FCPS, Hon.AM 1990-1998 The Hon. Mr Justice G. A. Kennedy, AO, BA, LLB, BCL 1981-1990 D. H. Aitken, AO, ISO, BE, Hon.DEng, FTS, Hon.FIEAust, FCIT, FAIM 1968-1981 The Hon. Sir Lawrence Jackson, KCMG, BA, LLB, Hon.LLD, Hon.DUniv, Hon.FACE 1956-1968 Sir Alexander Reid, CMG, ISO, JP, BA, Hon.LLD, FASA 1948-1956 E. W. Gillett, BA, LLB, Hon.DLitt 1943-1948 Sir Walter Murdoch, KCMG, CBE, MA, Hon.DLitt 1936-1943 J. S. Battye, CBE, BA, LLB, LittD, Hon.LLD 1930-1936 The Hon. Sir Walter James, KCMG, KC, Hon.LLD 1922-1929 The Hon. A. J. H. Saw, OBE, MLC, MA, MD, FRCSEd 1916-1922 The Most Rev. C. O. L. Riley, OBE, VD, MA, DD, Hon.LLD 1912-1916 The Hon. Sir John Winthrop Hackett, KCMG, Hon.LLD -
Pro-Chancellors
2007-2018 P. R. Flett AO, MBBS, DGM, FRACMA, AFCHSM, CHE, FAIM 2007 D. C. Griffiths, BEc 2006 E. L. Smyth, BSc, MSc, FAICD 2001-2005 The Hon. Justice C. A. Wheeler, BJuris, LLB, LLM 1998-2000 K. C. Michael, AM, BE, PhD, DIC, FTSE, Hon.FIEAust, FCIT, FAIM 1995-1998 A. K. Cohen, AO, MD, FRACP, FRCP, FRCPEd, FRCPI, FACP, FCCP, FCPS, Hon.AM 1990-1994 J. Holmes à Court, BSc, Hon.DUniv 1981-1990 The Hon. Mr Justice G. A. Kennedy, BA, LLB, BCL 1974-1981 D. H. Aitken, AO, ISO, BE, Hon.DEng, FTS, FIEAust, FCIT, FAIM 1971-1974 Sir Hector Stewart, KBE, MD, FRCS, FRACS 1969-1970 Sir Kenneth Townsing, CMG, ISO, Hon.LLD, ASA 1966-1968 The Hon. Sir Lawrence Jackson, KCMG, BA, LLB, Hon.LLD, Hon.DUniv, Hon.FACE 1956-1966 T. L. Robertson, CMG, MA, PhD, DipEd, FACE 1948-1956 Sir Alexander Reid, CMG, ISO, JP, BA, Hon.LLD, FASA 1943-1948 E. W. Gillett, BA, LLB, Hon.DLitt 1941-1943 Sir Walter Murdoch, KCMG, CBE, MA, Hon.Dlitt 1936-1941 W. Somerville, Hon.LLD 1931-1936 J. S. Battye, CBE, BA, LLB, LittD, Hon.LLD 1930-1931 The Hon. Sir John Northmore, KCMG, LLB 1929-1930 The Hon. Sir Walter James, KCMG, KC, Hon.LLD 1912-1929 C. R. P. Andrews, MA, Hon.LittD -
Vice-Chancellors
Part-time 1924-1925 N. T. M. Wilsmore, DSc, FIC 1921-1923 E. O. C. Shann, MA 1918-1921 J. W. Paterson, BSc, PhD 1917-1918 A. D. Ross, CBE, MA, DSc, Hon.LLD, FRAS, FRSE, FInstP 1916-1917 Sir Walter Murdoch, KCMG, CBE, MA, Hon.DLitt 1913-1915, 1925-1927 H. E. Whitfeld, CBE, BA, BE, MIEAust Full-time 2017-2020 D. S. Freshwater, BA(Hons), PhD, FRCN, RN, RNT, GAICD 2012-2017 P. Johnson, BA, PhD 2004-2011 A. D. Robson AM, CitWA, BAgrSc Melb., PhD W.Aust., FTSE, FAIAS, FACE, FACEL 1998-2003 D. M. Schreuder, BA, DPhil, FAHA, FRHS, Em.Prof. (Macq. & UWS) 1990-1997 F. Gale, AO, BA, PhD, Hon.DUniv, Hon.DLitt, FASSA, FAIM 1989 R. M. C. Lourens, MCom, PhD, FCA, FCPA, ACMA, FCIS, FCIM, FAIM (acting) 1985-1989 R. H. T. Smith AM, MA, PhD, FASSA, FAIM 1978-1985 R. Street, AO, PhD, DSc, Hon.DSc, FRSA, FAIP, FInstP, MIEE, FAA 1977 A. J. F. Boyle, BSc, PhD, FIP, FAIP (acting) 1971-1976 R. F. Whelan, MD, PhD, DSc, FRACP, FAA, FACE 1953-1970 Sir Stanley Prescott, OBE, MSc, Hon.LLD 1940-1952 Sir George Currie, BSc(Agric), DSc, Hon.DLitt, Hon.LLD 1927-1939 H. E. Whitfeld, CBE, BA, BE, MIEAust -
Deputy Vice-Chancellors
Renamed Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor in 2006 1993-2003 A. D. Robson, BAgrSc, PhD, FTSE, FAIAS 1992-1993 R. E. Wood, BBus, PhD (acting) 1991-1992 R. M. C. Lourens, MCom, PhD, FCA, FCPA, ACMA, FCIS, FCIM, FAIM 1990 R. M. C. Lourens, MCom, PhD, FCA, FCPA, ACMA, FCIS, FCIM, FAIM [Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance)] 1987-1991 R. T. Parfitt, BPharm, PhD, FRPharmS, CChem, FRSC, FRACI [Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)] 1987-1990 D. H. Clyde, BSc(Eng), PhD, FIEAust [Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)] 1983-1987 A. J. F. Boyle, BSc, PhD, FIP, FAIP [Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Staffing)] 1980-1988 R. M. C. Lourens, MCom, PhD, FCA, FCPA, ACMA, FCIS, FCIM, FAIM [Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance)] 1978-1982 G. S. Reid, BCom, PhD, Hon.DLitt, Hon.LLD, FASSA, FRAIPA 1977 A. R. Billings, AM, BSc(Eng), PhD, FTS, FIEE, SMIEEE, FIEAust (acting) 1973-1978 A. J. F. Boyle, BSc, PhD, FIP, FAIP 1962-1972 C. J. Birkett Clews, BSc, PhD, Hon.LLD, FInstP, FAIP -
Vice-Principal
1972-1980 R. Angeloni, OBE, MA -
Professors
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Executive Deans
Renamed Dean in 2002 1999-2002 G. Stewart, BSc, DSc, PhD, Faculty of Science 1997-2002 B. H. Brady, MSc, MSc(Eng), PhD, DIC, FIEAust, FIMM, FAusIMM, SPE, CPEng, Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences 2000-2001 P. B. McLeod, BEc, PhD, Faculties of Economics and Commerce, Education and Law 1994-2001 R. K. Lindner, BEc, MAgrSc, PhD, Faculty of Agriculture 1994-2000 E. J. Jory, BA, PhD, FAHA, Faculty of Arts 1994-1999 P. H. Porter, BA, MA, PhD, Faculties of Economics and Commerce, Education and Law 1994-1998 B. P. Moulden, BA, PhD, Faculty of Science 1997 J. A. Appleyard, BSc, MSc, MIMechE, Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (acting) 1996 T. N. Palmer, BSc, PhD, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (acting) 1994-1996 G. C. Reynolds, ME, MIEAust, Faculty of Engineering and Mathematics 1994-1995 S. Schwartz, BA, MS, PhD, FASSA, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry -
Deans
Named Executive Dean before 2002 2013-2018 G. J. Venville, BSc, PhD, Office of Dean of Coursework Studies 2010-2018 S. S. Anderson, BArch, BSc, BA, RAIA, Faculty of Architecture 2013-2017 E. Techera, LLB, LLM, MIL, PhD, PGC, Law School 2011-2017 P. Dolon, BA, MBA, PhD, UWA Business School 2009-2017 K. Sen, BA, PhD, Faculty of Arts 2015-2016 W. N. Erber, MB BS, PhD, MD, FRCP, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences 2015 G. Riley, MB BS, FRCPsych, FRACGP, FRANZCP, FACRRM, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (acting) 2005-2015 I. Puddey, MB BS, FRACP, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences 2011-2012 S. Kaye, PhD, Faculty of Law 2005-2011 T. Horton, BEc, MBA, Faculty of Business 2009-2010 D. Smith, BE, PhD, FIEAust, MASCE, CPEng, Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics 2009-2010 T. O'Donnell, BSc, MBiol, PhD, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences 2003-2010 G. Stewart, BSc, DSc, PhD, Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences 2002-2010 W. Ford, BA, LLB, DipEd, DipLib, Faculty of Law 2005-2009 C. Ball, BA, BEd, PhD, Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts 2008 A. C. Dench, BA, MA, PhD, FAHA, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (acting) 2008 C. E. Oldham, BSc, PhD, Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics (acting) 2006-2008 W. R. Louden, BA, DipEd, BEd, MA, PhD, Faculty of Education 2004-2008 M. Bush, BE, PhD, FIEAust, Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics 2004-2006 J. E. Long, MA, PhD, FRHistS, Undergraduate Studies 2003-2008 A. Robertson, BSc, PhD, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences 2001-2008 A. Pauwels, LicenGerPhilology DipSecEd, Ma, PhD, FASSA, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences 2002-2005 M. O'Neill, MA, MEd, PhD, Faculty of Education 2003-2004 P. Beale, AADip, RAIA, Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts 2002-2004 P. B. McLeod, BEc, PhD, Faculty of Economics and Commerce 1996-2004 L. I. Landau, AO, MD, FRACP, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry 2002 J. R. Dodson, MSc, PhD, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (acting) -
Chairs of the Professorial Board
Renamed Academic Board in 1985 1983-1984 D. H. Clyde, BSc(Eng), PhD, FIEAust 1981-1982 W. J. Simmonds, BSc, MB BS, DPhil, FRACP 1979-1980 T. A. Priest, BA, MEd, FACE 1977-1978 E. J. Edwards, BA, BL, LLB, SJD, Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Western Australia 1975-1976 A. R. Billings, BSc(Eng), PhD, FIEE, SMIEEE, FIEAust 1973-1974 D. J. Payne, LLB, MA, Barrister-at-Law (Lincoln's Inn) 1972 A. J. F. Boyle, BSc, PhD, FIP, FAIP 1970-1971 J. P. Quirk, AO, BSc(Agric), PhD, DSc, Hon.DAgrSc, Hon.DSc(Agric), FAIAS, FRACI, FSSA, FASA, FAA 1968-1969 A. L. Blakers, AM, BSc, MA, PhD, FANZAAS 1966-1967 C. Sanders, CBE, MA, PhD, DipEd, FBPSs, FACE, FAPsS 1965 K. L. Cooper, BSc, MA, FICE, FIEAust, FInstWSc 1963-1964 M. N. Austin, MA, BD 1962 K. F. Walker, MA, PhD, DipAnth, FBPsS 1961 C. J. Birkett Clews, BSc, PhD, Hon.LLD, FInstP, FAIP 1960 K. F. Walker, MA, PhD, DipAnth, FBPsS 1958-1959 H. Waring, DSc, Hon.DSc, FAA 1956-1957 C. J. Birkett Clews, BSc, PhD, Hon.LLD, FInstP, FAIP 1954-1955 Frederick Alexander, CBE, MA, Hon.DLitt 1951-1953 E. J. Underwood, CBE, BSc(Agric), PhD, Hon.DRurSc, Hon.DSc(Agric), FRS, FAA, FAIAS, FASAP, FACVetSc(Hon.) 1949-1950 R. G. Cameron, MA 1947-1948 A. C. Fox, MA 1945-1946 Sir Noel Bayliss, CBE, BSc, BA, PhD, Hon.DSc, FRACI, FAA, Hon.FACE 1943-1944 E. de C. Clarke, MA, AIMM, FGSAm 1942 C. E. Weatherburn, MA, DSc, Hon.LLD 1939-1941 A. D. Ross, CBE, MA, DSc, Hon.LLD, FRAS, FRSE, FInstP 1937-1939 F. R. Beasley, ED, BA, LLB, Hon.LLD 1935-1936 E. de C. Clarke, MA, AIMM, FGSAm 1934 C. E. Weatherburn, MA, DSc, Hon.LLD 1925-1930 H. E. Whitfeld, CBE, BA, BE, MIEAust 1924 N. T. M. Wilsmore, DSc, FIC 1921-1923 E. O. G. Shann, MA 1918-1920 J. W. Paterson, BSc, PhD 1917-1918 A. D. Ross, CBE, MA, DSc, Hon.LLD, FRAS, FRSE, FInstP 1916 Sir Walter Murdoch, KCMG, CBE, MA, Hon.DLitt 1913-1915 H. E. Whitfeld, CBE, BA, BE, MIEAust During the years 1931–33 the Academic Board, under Dr J. S. Battye, Pro-Chancellor of the University, as Chair replaced the Professorial Board. From the foundation of the University until 1930 the Chair of the Professorial Board was the Vice-Chancellor.
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Wardens of Convocation
2013-2017 W. M. Kerr AM, BArch, MHP, LFRAIA, FACHSM, FAIM 2011-2013 D. I. Hodgkinson, BA LLB MPhil 2007-2011 S. L. Dawkins, BEc, DipEd, MPhil 2006-2007 S. K. Baker, BSc(Agric), PhD 2004-2006 M. H. Zilko, LLB, MPhil 2003-2004 P. J. Clifton, BE, MBA 1996-2003 S. K. Baker, BSc, PhD 1994-1996 B. L. Pember, BCom, MBA 1991-1994 I. J. Anthony, BSc, PhD, CChem, MRACI 1988-1990 P. W. Nichols, RFD, BA, LLB, FRSA 1986-1988 J. L. Pope, BA, BEd, GradDalcEuryth, LRAM (Mime), LRAM (Speech & Drama) 1984-1985 J. R. H. Watson, CMG, MB BS, DCH, FRACGP, FAIM 1982-1984, 1985-1986 B. W. S. James, BE, FIEE, FIEAust 1980-1982 Emeritus Professor M. N. Austin, MA, BD 1979-1980 W. R. B. Hassell, LLB, MA 1979 T. H. Roberts, MA, FACE 1976-1979 N. F. Dufty, MA, MEd, PhD, AMet, DipProdEng, FIM, FREconS, FAIM, FACE 1968-1972 J. F. M. Gillett, LLB 1965-1968 L. E. Le Souef, OBE, ED, MD, FRCS, FRACS 1961-1965,1972-1976 J. E. Rogerson, BSc, ARACI 1954-1958 J. L. Rossiter, CBE, JP, MA, DLitt, DipEd 1946-1948 H. S. Thompson, MA 1942-1946,1948-1954 P. J. Barblett, BA, LLB, ACA, FASA, ACIS 1938-1940 The Rt Rev. C. E. Storrs, MA 1936-1938 E. W. Gillett, BA, LLB, Hon.DLitt 1934-1936, 1940-1942 H. L. Fowler, MA, PhD 1932-1934, 1958-1961 The Rt Rev. C. L. Riley, CBE, MA, LLB, ThD 1930-1932 G. S. J. Norton, BE, AMIEAust 1925-1930 R. H. M. Jull, JP, CM, Hon.LLD 1923-1925 W. A. G. Walter, MA 1917-1920,1922-1923 J. S. Battye, CBE, BA, LLB, LittD, Hon.LLD 1916-1917,1920-1922 The Hon. A. J. H. Saw, OBE, MLC, MA, MD, FRCSEd 1913-1916 The Most Rev. C. O. L. Riley, OBE, VD, MA, DD, Hon.LLD -
Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellors
(Named Deputy Vice-Chancellor prior to 2006) 2014-2017 D. S. Freshwater, BA, PhD, FRCN, RN 2013-2014 A. Cameron, BSc, BE, MSc, DPhil (acting) 2009-2013 W. Louden, BA, DipEd, BEd, MEd, PhD, FACE 2004-2008 M. Seares AO, MA, PhD, AMusA, FAICD -
Members of the Senate
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Business Manager
Renamed Vice-Principal (Finance and Resources) in 1990 1984-1990 M. L. Griffith, BCom, FCPA -
Vice-Principal (Finance and Resources)
Renamed Executive Director (Finance and Resources) in 1999 1990-1999 M. L. Griffith, BCom, FCPA -
Executive Director (Finance and Resources)
2004-2015 G. McMath, BCA, MBA 1999-2003 M. L. Griffith, BCom, FCPA -
Registrars
2000-2015 P. W. Curtis, BA 1981-1999 M. R. Orr, BA 1979-1980 G. A. Bartlett, MA 1954-1978 A. J. Williams, MBE, BA, DipEd 1940-1954 C. Sanders, CBE, MA, PhD, DipEd, FBPsS, FACE, FAPsS 1913-1915 S. E. Townshend, BA, LLB -
Winthrop Professors
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Chairs of the Academic Board
Named Chairs of the Professorial Board prior to 1985 2013-2014 J. L. Cordery, BSc, MSc PhD 2009-2012 K. N. Simmer, MBBS, GradCertTertEd, GradDipHlthSM, PhD, MRCP(U.K.), FRCPCH(U.K.), FRACP 2007-2008 D. H. J. Plowman, OStJ, BEc, MA, GradDipT, PhD, FAIM, FASSA 2005-2006 G. B. Martin, BSc(Agric), PhD 2001-2004 D. J. Haskell, BCom, BA, PhD 2000-2001 C. MacLeod, BSc, MPhil, DPhil 1997-1999 N. G. Ashton, BA, PhD 1993-1996 M. V. Sargent, PhD, DSc, FRSC, FRACI 1991-1992 M. W. Hill, BDSC, MSc, PhD 1989-1990 M. T. Partis, BSc, PhD, FIMA, MACE 1985-1988 D. W. G. Treloar, MSc(Agric) -
Pro Vice-Chancellors
Renamed Deputy Vice-Chancellor in 2006 2004-2005 B. Probert, BSc, PhD [Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic)] 2000-2003 M. Seares, AO, MA, PhD, AMusA, FAICD [Pro Vice-Chancellor (Community and Development)] 2000-2002 M. N. Barber, BSc, PhD, FAA [Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)] 1994-1999 M. N. Barber, BSc, PhD, FAA [Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research)] -
Deputy Vice-Chancellors
Named Pro Vice-Chancellor prior to 2006 2017 G. J. Venville, BSc, PhD [Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education)] 2010-2016 A. Cameron, BSc, BE, MSc, DPhil [Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education)] 2007-2009 D. J. Markwell, BEc, MA, MPhil, DPhil [Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education)] 2006 J. E. Long, MA, PhD, FRHistS [Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education)] (acting) 2003-2008 D. McEachern, BA, PhD, FASSA [Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)] -
Clerks of Senate and Convocation
1927-1940 R. E. Parker, AAIS, LICA 1916-1927 S. H. Fletcher -
Librarians
2010-2014 M. Davies, MBA, PhD 1996-2009 J. A. Arfield, MA, MA 1980-1995 A. Ellis, BA, FLA, AALIA 1959-1979 L. J. Jolley, MA, FLA, FLAA 1927-1959 M. E. Wood, MA, ALA