Article 72EP9 University of Melbourne’s pioneering vice-chancellor Emma Johnston dies aged 52

University of Melbourne’s pioneering vice-chancellor Emma Johnston dies aged 52

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Emma Johnston AO became first woman to lead the 172-year-old institution in February 2025

A transformative science researcher who was the first woman to lead of one of Australia's top universities is being remembered as a brilliant reformer.

University of Melbourne vice-chancellor Emma Johnston died from complications with cancer, the university announced on Monday.

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