Helen Nicholson (medical academic) explained

Helen Nicholson
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Otago
Term Start:March 2023
Term End:June 2024
Term Label:Acting
Chancellor:Stephen Higgs
Predecessor:David Murdoch
Successor:Grant Robertson
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Fields:male reproductive health

Helen Nicholson is a New Zealand medical academic specialising in male reproductive health. She is a full professor and served as Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Otago between March 2023 and June 2024.[1]

Academic career

After a 1986 MD from the University of Bristol, Nicholson worked at that institution before moving to the University of Otago as full professor in 2000.[2] Before becoming Deputy Vice-Chancellor, she previously held positions as the head of the Department of Anatomy, Dean of the School of Medical Sciences, and Pro Vice-Chancellor (International).[3]

Nicholson's speciality is male reproductive health, including prostate health. She also holds administrative roles[4] [5] [6] and international outreach roles at a national[7] [8] and international level.[9] [10] [11] [12]

A 2016 study on medical students operating on themselves and each other gained international attention.[13] [14]

In March 2023, Nicholson took charge of the University of Otago as acting Vice-Chancellor after Vice-Chancellor David Murdoch took sick leave. After Murdoch resigned as Vice-Chancellor in mid-June 2023, Nicholson continued in her position as acting Vice-Chancellor until a permanent replacement was found following a "global search."[15] In July 2024, Hon Grant Robertson took over as Vice-Chancellor.[16]

Selected works

Notes and References

  1. News: Otago University Vice-Chancellor David Murdoch steps down . 19 June 2023 . . 14 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230616000748/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/otago-university-vice-chancellor-david-murdoch-steps-down/KOUQ4BDTNJA2XCB2RXRJOGXJUE/ . 16 June 2023. live.
  2. Web site: Med School Dean taking new role at Varsity. Elder. Vaughan. 14 August 2013. Otago Daily Times Online News. en. 2019-02-24.
  3. Web site: New Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International) appointed. Board. Otago Bulletin. University of Otago. en-nz. 2019-02-24.
  4. Web site: What happens when you donate your body to science?. 2 May 2018. Radionz.co.nz.
  5. Web site: Prof to lead new division. 20 June 2015. Otago Daily Times.
  6. Web site: Med School Dean taking new role at Varsity. 14 August 2013. Otago Daily Times.
  7. Web site: Prof. Helen Nicholson. Ci.ac.nz.
  8. Web site: Committee on International Policy - Universities New Zealand - Te Pōkai Tara. Universitiesnz.ac.nz.
  9. Web site: Prof. Helen Nicholson. Nus.edu.ws.
  10. Web site: Otago University plans special event in Apia. Samoaobserver.ws.
  11. Web site: Delegation of Otago University Visits OUC. Eweb.ouc.edu.cn. 13 November 2018.
  12. Web site: Education agreement set to boost Chinese student numbers into Dunedin - Dunedin City Council. Dunedin.govt.nz.
  13. News: DIY doctors: New Zealand medical students 'operating on themselves at home'. Eleanor Ainge. Roy. 28 October 2016. The Guardian.
  14. Web site: Otago University medical students practising invasive procedures on themselves. Stuff.co.nz.
  15. News: University of Otago vice-chancellor David Murdoch steps down . 19 June 2023 . . 14 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230614071925/https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/491974/university-of-otago-vice-chancellor-david-murdoch-steps-down . 14 June 2023. live.
  16. Web site: Littlewood . Matthew . New uni head’s enthusiasm not dampened . Otago Daily Times . 2 July 2024 . en . 2 July 2024.

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