Pauline Carr
Pauline Carr | |
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Carr at the 2025 Adelaide Christmas Pageant (8 November 2025) | |
| Chancellor of the University of South Australia | |
| Assumed office September 2018 | |
| Transition Chancellor of Adelaide University | |
| Assumed office March 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
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| Occupation | Business executive, university chancellor |
Pauline Carr is an Australian business executive and university chancellor who has served as Chancellor of the University of South Australia since September 2018.[1][2] In March 2024, she was appointed Transition Chancellor of Adelaide University.[3][4]
Early life and education
Carr was born in Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Economics from the Australian National University and an MBA.[2][5]
Career
Business career
Carr began her career at Esso Australia (now ExxonMobil).[2] She later held senior positions in Newmont Asia Pacific.[2] She has chaired National Pharmacies and served on the South Australian Government’s Minerals and Energy Advisory Council, and she has been a non-executive director of ASX-listed Highfield Resources Limited and Australian Rare Earths Limited.[2][1]
University governance
Carr joined the University of South Australia Council in 2010 and served as Pro Chancellor, before her appointment as Chancellor.[1][2]
Transition Chancellor of Adelaide University
In 2023, the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia agreed to merge, with legislation being passed by the South Australian Parliament.[6] Adelaide University was established on 8 March 2024, with commencement of studies planned on 1 January 2026.[3] Carr was appointed Transition Chancellor and took leadership of the Transition Council.[3][4][7]
References
- ^ a b c "Pauline Carr named Chancellor of the University of South Australia". University of South Australia. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f "Pauline Carr". National Conference on University Governance. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ^ a b c "Provost's message". University of Adelaide. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ^ a b "Chancellor's leadership acknowledged". University of Adelaide. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ^ "Adelaide University". University Chancellors Council. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ^ Tremaine, Emily (17 July 2024). "Adelaide University Set to Open 2026: What You Need to Know". Insider Guides. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ^ "Adelaide University Transition Council update". University of Adelaide. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2026.