Aston University’s Aleks Subic to return to Australia as next Torrens v-c

Illustration of university spires with cityscape and industrial buildings, illustrating that universities should become more integrated with local industry and community.

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Performance of Shakespeare's Hamlet to illustrate Australia's identity crisis, with regards to whether institutions can continue to be called a "university"

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Aleks Subic, Aston University vice-chancellor

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Aston’s Subic to return to Australia as next Torrens v-c

Innovation expert who previously held senior roles at RMIT back Down Under after four-year stint in West Midlands

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