Professor Peter Shergold AC recognised with Honorary Doctorate
Western Sydney University has awarded Emeritus Chancellor, Professor Peter Shergold AC, an Honorary Doctorate of Letters.
Professor Shergold has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to Australian public life and education during a graduation ceremony held at the Parramatta South campus.
Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Barney Glover AO, acknowledged Professor Shergold’s achievements and exemplary service, including 12 years as Chancellor of Western Sydney University.
“Throughout Professor Shergold’s esteemed career, he has made exceptional contributions to public policy and the wider community – working within and outside government on the most complex and challenging issues facing the nation,” said Professor Glover.
“Under his leadership of Western Sydney University’s Board of Trustees and through his advocacy and philanthropy, the University has grown in maturity, reputation and success. His significant achievements and distinguished service have earned him the respect and recognition of all who have benefitted from his leadership.”
Professor Shergold served as Chancellor of Western Sydney University from 2011 to 2022, continuing a highly distinguished academic and public service career that spans more than three decades, including Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet from 2003–2008.
In addition to his role as Chancellor at Western Sydney University, Professor Shergold has served on many corporate and not-for-profit Boards, and has made an outstanding national contribution to policy development and the education sector.
He has held many distinguished positions including the current Coordinator General of Refugee Resettlement in NSW, and has been a much-respected advisor to State and Federal Governments, including with David Gonski AC for the 2020 review of the NSW vocational education and training sector, entitled ‘In the same sentence: Bringing higher and vocational education together’.
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3 November 2023
Photo credit: Sally Tsoutas
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