Flinders University has further strengthened its pursuit of research excellence with the appointment of Professor Jeri Kroll as the Dean of Graduate Research.

The new role is to provide strategic leadership for the University’s research higher degree programs in partnership with senior executives to foster a high quality research higher degree program in the University.

A key element of the position involves working with staff, students and external organisations to identify and develop new programs of higher degree research study and opportunities for collaborations.

This role will ensure that the University is well positioned to respond to changes in Federal Government policies that affect higher degree research programs and training.