University of Melbourne’s pioneering vice-chancellor Emma Johnston dies aged 52

Dec 29, 2025 - 10:00
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University of Melbourne’s pioneering vice-chancellor Emma Johnston dies aged 52

Emma Johnston AO became first woman to lead the 172-year-old institution in February 2025

A transformative science researcher and the first woman to lead of one of Australia’s top universities has died.

University of Melbourne vice-chancellor Emma Johnston died from complications with cancer, the university announced on Monday.

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