Suzi Derbyshire, QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Suzi Derbyshire, QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Deputy vice-chancellor (learning and teaching)

Queensland University of Technology

Suzi Derbyshire, who has 25 years’ experience in higher education both in the UK and Australia, is the recipient of several teaching excellence awards in recognition of her work in fashion education and academic leadership. She began her career as a freelance womenswear designer before moving on to become course director of the BA Design Technology for the Fashion Industry at the London College of Fashion. Since migrating to Australia, she has held several roles at the Queensland University of Technology, with the most recent being deputy vice-chancellor.