Pauline Carr is an Australian business executive and university chancellor who served as penultimate Chancellor of the University of South Australia from September 2018.[2][3] In March 2024, Carr was appointed Chancellor of Adelaide University;[4][5] a role she continues to hold following the institution's official launch.
Pauline Carr | |
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 Carr at the 2025 Adelaide Christmas Pageant | |
| 1st Chancellor of Adelaide University | |
| Assumed office March 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| 6th Chancellor of the University of South Australia | |
| In office September 2018 – May 2024[1] | |
| Preceded by | Jim McDowell |
| Succeeded by | John Hill |
| Personal details | |
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| Occupation | Business executive, university chancellor |
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Early life and education
editCarr was born in Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Economics from the Australian National University and an MBA.[3][6]
Career
editBusiness career
editCarr began her career at Esso Australia (now ExxonMobil).[3] She later held senior positions in Newmont Asia Pacific.[3] She has chaired National Pharmacies and served on the South Australian Government's Minerals and Energy Advisory Council, and she has been a non-executive director of ASX-listed Highfield Resources Limited and Australian Rare Earths Limited.[3][2]
University governance
editCarr joined the University of South Australia Council in 2010 and served as Pro Chancellor, before her appointment as Chancellor.[2][3]
Transition Chancellor of Adelaide University
editIn 2023, the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia agreed to merge, with legislation being passed by the South Australian Parliament.[7] Adelaide University was established on 8 March 2024, with commencement of studies planned on 1 January 2026.[4] Carr was appointed Transition Chancellor and took leadership of the Transition Council.[4][5][8]
References
edit- ↑ https://i.unisa.edu.au/contentassets/d8c076d4c41c4d609be5206fb806d2d3/ab-minutes-2-2024.pdf
- 1 2 3 "Pauline Carr named Chancellor of the University of South Australia". University of South Australia. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Pauline Carr". National Conference on University Governance. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Provost's message". University of Adelaide. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- 1 2 "Chancellor's leadership acknowledged". University of Adelaide. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ↑ "Adelaide University". University Chancellors Council. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ↑ Tremaine, Emily (17 July 2024). "Adelaide University Set to Open 2026: What You Need to Know". Insider Guides. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ↑ "Adelaide University Transition Council update". University of Adelaide. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2026.