Aston University has welcomed Professor Aleks Subic as its new Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive. He has joined Aston University from RMIT in Australia the place he was Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the College of Science, Engineering and Health and Vice President for Digital Innovation. Prior to that, he was Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) at Swinburne University of Technology.
Aston University has welcomed Professor Aleks Subic as its new Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive. He has joined Aston University from RMIT in Australia the place he was Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the College of Science, Engineering and Health and Vice President for Digital Innovation. Prior to that, he was Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) at Swinburne University of Technology.
Professor Subic is a recognised international chief in know-how and innovation in larger training, main on Industry 4.0 technique and digital transformations throughout the college sector and with trade and governments each in Australia and internationally. He has obtained plenty of prestigious awards for his work, together with the Australian Business Innovation Award and the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Award.
He is a passionate and lifelong advocate for multiculturalism, equality, variety and inclusion, main by means of clear actions and strategic initiatives at enterprise stage. These embody creating and appointing the primary Dean of STEMM Diversity & Inclusion in Australia, establishing Women in STEMM Fellowships and mentoring scheme, Indigenous Research Fellowships, scholarships and internships applications, and creating an innovation precinct with start-up accelerators and trade incubators targeted on founders from numerous backgrounds and entry.
On becoming a member of Aston University, Professor Subic stated:
“I’m arriving at a pivotal time within the University’s historical past, to construct on the robust foundations established by its leaders and employees, previous and current, and to develop and lead our new daring technique. Our subsequent stage of improvement can be bold, aiming to realize our full potential inside a quickly altering world.
“I can see huge potential for creating a globally relevant university, a leader in science, technology and enterprise – by transcending academic disciplines, applying the knowledge we create and driving innovation, to improve the lives and livelihoods of those with whom we work.
“Building on our collective expertise, experience and professional networks, I look forward to supporting our students, industries and communities in Birmingham and the West Midlands region, as well as our strategic partners nationally and internationally.”
Professor Subic is married to Tatjana, and so they have three youngsters: Sandra, Katarina and Stefan.
