University of Melbourne’s pioneering vice-chancellor Emma Johnston dies aged 52
The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Australian Associated PressDecember 29, 2025 at 05:33 AM
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Emma Johnston, the University of Melbourne's vice-chancellor, has died at the age of 52 due to complications from cancer. Johnston, a transformative science researcher, became the first woman to lead the 172-year-old institution in February 2023. The University of Melbourne announced her death on Monday. Johnston was a pioneering figure in Australian academia, leading one of the country's top universities. Her death marks a significant loss for the institution and the broader scientific community.
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