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flag Nic Smith to become University of Auckland’s next vice-chancellor, starting August 2026.

flag Professor Nic Smith is leaving his role as Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University of Wellington to become Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland, starting 3 August 2026. flag He succeeds Professor Dawn Freshwater and brings leadership experience from institutions including Oxford, King’s College London, and Queensland University of Technology. flag A University of Auckland alumnus with a doctorate in Engineering, Smith previously served as Dean of Engineering there. flag His appointment follows a comprehensive international search emphasizing alignment with Māori and Pacific advancement, strategic goals, and evidence-based leadership. flag Professor Frank Bloomfield will serve as acting vice-chancellor until Smith’s start. flag The University of Auckland remains financially stable and ranks 65th globally.

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