Glyn Davis
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Glyn Conrad Davis, AC
(born 25 July 1959) is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne
.
. Professor Davis studied political science at the University of New South Wales
and the Australian National University
where he completed a doctoral thesis on the political independence of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation
, before undertaking post-doctoral appointments as a Harkness Fellow at the University of California, Berkeley
, the Brookings Institution
in Washington DC and the John F. Kennedy School of Government
at Harvard University
.
Professor Davis spent nearly twenty years at Griffith University
. He commenced as a lecturer in Public Policy in 1985 and was appointed as a Professor in 1998.
He has combined an academic career with practical experience in government, serving as Commissioner for Public Sector Equity with the Public Sector Management Commission from 1990 to 1993, as Director-General of the Office of the Cabinet from 1995 to 1996 and as Director-General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to Premier Peter Beattie
from 1998 to 2002.
He became Vice-Chancellor and President of Griffith University
in 2002. In January 2005 he was appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne
and has led the introduction of the University's Melbourne Model
academic structure.
In 2008 Professor Davis co-chaired the Australia 2020 Summit and, in the same year served as a member of the Innovation Taskforce, an expert group commissioned to review Australia’s research and innovation systems.
Internationally, Professor Davis is Chair of Universitas 21
, a grouping of 24 leading universities from around the globe, a member of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities
, a member of the Hong Kong Grants Commission until 31 December 2010, and a Director of the Menzies Centre for Australian Studies at King’s College London.
He is the Patron of Australia 21
, a non-profit organisation developing research networks on key issues affecting Australia's future. He is a former President of the Group of Eight, a group representing a number of Australia's major research universities. Previously, he was the foundation chairman of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government
(ANZSOG), which is headquartered at the University of Melbourne.
Professor Davis was selected by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation
to present the 51st Boyer Lectures
series on-air from 14 November 2010 with a topic of "The Republic of Learning: higher education transforms Australia".
"in recognition of contribution to public service" and, on 26 January 2002, became a Companion of the Order of Australia
for his "service to public administration, particularly as an advocate for good governance
, constitutional reform and the creation of infrastructure to enable the development of a "knowledge-based" nation, to tertiary education in the field of political science, and to the community."
• The Australian Policy Handbook (4th edition with Peter Bridgman & Catherine Althaus), Crows Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin, 2007.
• The Future of Australian Governance (co-editor with Michael Keating), St Leonard's, NSW: Allen & Unwin, 2000.
• Are You Being Served? State, Citizens and Governance (co-editor with Patrick Weller), Crows Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin, 2001.
Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
(born 25 July 1959) is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne is a public university located in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1853, it is the second oldest university in Australia and the oldest in Victoria...
.
Early life
Professor Davis was educated at Marist Brothers College, KogarahMarist College Kogarah
Marist College Kogarah is a systemic Catholic College for boys from Years 7 to 12, located in Bexley, New South Wales, Australia.The College was founded in 1909, and has a tradition based on the teachings of the French educator Saint Marcellin Champagnat...
. Professor Davis studied political science at the University of New South Wales
University of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales , is a research-focused university based in Kensington, a suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
and the Australian National University
Australian National University
The Australian National University is a teaching and research university located in the Australian capital, Canberra.As of 2009, the ANU employs 3,945 administrative staff who teach approximately 10,000 undergraduates, and 7,500 postgraduate students...
where he completed a doctoral thesis on the political independence of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly referred to as "the ABC" , is Australia's national public broadcaster...
, before undertaking post-doctoral appointments as a Harkness Fellow at the University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley , is a teaching and research university established in 1868 and located in Berkeley, California, USA...
, the Brookings Institution
Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, D.C., in the United States. One of Washington's oldest think tanks, Brookings conducts research and education in the social sciences, primarily in economics, metropolitan policy, governance, foreign policy, and...
in Washington DC and the John F. Kennedy School of Government
John F. Kennedy School of Government
The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is a public policy and public administration school, and one of Harvard's graduate and professional schools...
at Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
.
Career
Professor Davis teaches and researches in the field of public policy.Professor Davis spent nearly twenty years at Griffith University
Griffith University
Griffith University is a public, coeducational, research university located in the southeastern region of the Australian state of Queensland. The university has five satellite campuses located in the Gold Coast, Logan City and in the Brisbane suburbs of Mount Gravatt, Nathan and South Bank. Current...
. He commenced as a lecturer in Public Policy in 1985 and was appointed as a Professor in 1998.
He has combined an academic career with practical experience in government, serving as Commissioner for Public Sector Equity with the Public Sector Management Commission from 1990 to 1993, as Director-General of the Office of the Cabinet from 1995 to 1996 and as Director-General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to Premier Peter Beattie
Peter Beattie
Peter Douglas Beattie , Australian politician, was the 36th Premier of the Australian state of Queensland for nine years and leader of the Australian Labor Party in that state for eleven and a half years...
from 1998 to 2002.
He became Vice-Chancellor and President of Griffith University
Griffith University
Griffith University is a public, coeducational, research university located in the southeastern region of the Australian state of Queensland. The university has five satellite campuses located in the Gold Coast, Logan City and in the Brisbane suburbs of Mount Gravatt, Nathan and South Bank. Current...
in 2002. In January 2005 he was appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne is a public university located in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1853, it is the second oldest university in Australia and the oldest in Victoria...
and has led the introduction of the University's Melbourne Model
Melbourne Model
The Melbourne Model is a radical restructuring of the undergraduate curriculum of the University of Melbourne, located in Victoria, Australia, one of the country's richest universities...
academic structure.
In 2008 Professor Davis co-chaired the Australia 2020 Summit and, in the same year served as a member of the Innovation Taskforce, an expert group commissioned to review Australia’s research and innovation systems.
Internationally, Professor Davis is Chair of Universitas 21
Universitas 21
Universitas 21 is an international network of universities, established as an "international reference point and resource for strategic thinking on issues of global significance." Together, there are 500,000 students and 40,000 academics and researchers associated with these universities, which...
, a grouping of 24 leading universities from around the globe, a member of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities
Association of Pacific Rim Universities
The Association of Pacific Rim Universities , formed in 1997, is a consortium of leading research universities in the Pacific Rim. APRU aims to foster education, research and enterprise thereby contributing to the economic, scientific and cultural advancement in the Pacific Rim...
, a member of the Hong Kong Grants Commission until 31 December 2010, and a Director of the Menzies Centre for Australian Studies at King’s College London.
He is the Patron of Australia 21
Australia 21
Australia 21 is a non-profit organisation started in Canberra in 2001.It is grappling with some of the issues that challenge our future such as climate change, energy, land and water use, the realization of our children's potential and the way Australia relates to its neighbours...
, a non-profit organisation developing research networks on key issues affecting Australia's future. He is a former President of the Group of Eight, a group representing a number of Australia's major research universities. Previously, he was the foundation chairman of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government
Australia and New Zealand School of Government
The Australia and New Zealand School of Government is an educational institution that teaches strategic management and high-level policy to public sector leaders....
(ANZSOG), which is headquartered at the University of Melbourne.
Professor Davis was selected by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly referred to as "the ABC" , is Australia's national public broadcaster...
to present the 51st Boyer Lectures
Boyer Lectures
The Boyer Lectures began in 1959 as the ABC Lectures. They were renamed in 1961 after Richard Boyer , the ABC board chairman who had first suggested the lectures...
series on-air from 14 November 2010 with a topic of "The Republic of Learning: higher education transforms Australia".
Honours
He is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia, received the Centenary MedalCentenary Medal
The Centenary Medal is an award created by the Australian Government in 2001. It was established to commemorate the Centenary of Federation of Australia and to honour people who have made a contribution to Australian society or government...
"in recognition of contribution to public service" and, on 26 January 2002, became a Companion of the Order of Australia
Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
for his "service to public administration, particularly as an advocate for good governance
Good governance
Good governance is an indeterminate term used in development literature to describe how public institutions conduct public affairs and manage public resources in order to guarantee the realization of human rights. Governance describes "the process of decision-making and the process by which...
, constitutional reform and the creation of infrastructure to enable the development of a "knowledge-based" nation, to tertiary education in the field of political science, and to the community."
Publications
Professor Davis has written widely on policy and governance. His most recent publications are:• The Australian Policy Handbook (4th edition with Peter Bridgman & Catherine Althaus), Crows Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin, 2007.
• The Future of Australian Governance (co-editor with Michael Keating), St Leonard's, NSW: Allen & Unwin, 2000.
• Are You Being Served? State, Citizens and Governance (co-editor with Patrick Weller), Crows Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin, 2001.