Academic and Professional Leadership
Professor Willa Huston joins the Faculty of Science as Associate Dean Global Engagement, a new role encompassing the full spectrum of the Faculty’s international endeavours. Previously at UTS, where she was Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning in the Faculty of Science, Willa's position included a key focus on international education.
Background and Research
Willa is a molecular microbiologist with a world-wide reputation in the field of sexually transmitted infections. She is also a committed educator with research and academic development outcomes in higher education teaching and learning in Science. Educated at the University of Queensland, Willa undertook postdoctoral research at The University of York, UK, and returned to Australia to a Research Fellowship at Queensland University of Technology and was soon after awarded the highly prestigious NHMRC Peter Doherty Research Fellowship.