Professor Romy Lawson has been actively involved in teaching and learning development in higher education for over 20 years in the UK and Australia.
Prof Lawson joined Murdoch University in August 2016 as deputy vice chancellor of education. She was elevated to the role of provost two years later, and appointed interim vice chancellor in June 2021.
Prior to that, she was pro vice chancellor of learning and teaching at Edith Cowan University and director of learning, teaching and curriculum at the University of Wollongong where she led a large and very active team in areas including strategic curriculum development, technology enhanced learning and learning development. Prof Lawson has also held key learning and teaching positions at James Cook University and University of Technology Sydney.