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SPEAKER

Iain Martin

Vice Chancellor, Deakin University

As one of Australia's largest universities, Deakin has strong global linkages including with institutions Tamil Nadu.  Deakin University is known for its world-class research and, most importantly, an educational portfolio that blends the best of campus and digital delivery into a highly supportive and personalised experience.
Born in South Wales, Iain spent much of his childhood in Hampshire. He studied Medicine at the University of Leeds, and remained in the city to complete his postgraduate studies in surgery. He was appointed Lecturer in Surgery at Leeds University, and later, Consultant Surgeon at Leeds General Infirmary.

Prior to taking up his appointment as Vice-Chancellor of Deakin University in July 2019, Professor Martin was Vice-Chancellor of Anglia Ruskin University.  He has previously a Professor of Surgery at University of Auckland, and was subsequently appointed as Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic at the University of New South Wales in Sydney in 2012.