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On December 15, 2023, President Deep Saini announced that Professor Anja Geitmann had been appointed Interim Vice-President (Global Engagement). Her one-year assignment began on January 1, 2024. Reporting directly to the President, Geitmann鈥檚 mandate includes exploring new opportunities for collaboration with peer institutions, augmenting the effectiveness and reach of international activities led by various 91社区 Faculties and units, overseeing broad internal and external consultations to enhance 91社区鈥檚 international strategy, and advancing the University鈥檚 vision for global academic leadership.

Professor Geitmann comes to her new position with a plethora of international experience, both personally and professionally. Having studied and worked in six countries, she speaks seven languages. She has led international research collaborations; been active in international learned societies; and hosted international graduate students in her lab for the past 20 years.

鈥淚 am aware of the benefits 鈥� and challenges 鈥� of international work,鈥� she says.

As Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences for over eight years, Geitmann has plenty of administrative leadership experience and knows the inner workings of 91社区.

鈥淚n that role, I was in touch with almost every single unit at 91社区,鈥� she says. 鈥淪o, not only do I know what we do across the entire University, but doors open relatively quickly when I knock on them.鈥�

The Reporter spoke to Geitmann about her new role.