Professor Anita Stuhmcke is UTS's Dean of the Faculty of Law. Professor Stuhmcke is committed to excellence and the advancement of social justice, accessibility of legal education and inclusion.
As Dean of the Faculty of Law, Professor Stuhmcke's key responsibilities are to:
- lead the academic development of and the pursuit of excellence by the Faculty in learning and teaching, research, engagement and the student experience
- ensure a culture of excellence, collegiality and highest performance standards across the Faculty
- ensure the ongoing development of innovative and relevant courses - nationally and internationally - at all levels, with sector leadership in graduate workplace reputation and graduate success
- provide academic leadership by representing the Faculty and by promoting scholarship, learning and teaching and research in its disciplines/fields in the university and externally, including coordinating links with the community, government, industry and the professions
- take the lead in forging cross-Faculty partnerships and innovative new course offerings and trans-disciplinary subjects which are sought after by government, not-for-profit, industry and the professions.
Professor Stuhmcke was appointed Dean in December 2021. Prior to this appointment Professor Stuhmcke held a variety of management roles both across the wider University and within the Faculty of Law. Professor Stuhmcke began her career as a commercial lawyer in a large Australian law firm before joining the University sector as an associate lecturer.
Professor Stuhmcke is committed to her teaching through providing a quality student educational experience as well as to excellence in research through making an intervention in contemporary debate. Professor Stuhmcke’s research has had national and international impact - leading to law reform concerning reproductive rights and ombudsman.
Contact
Heather Nolan
Executive Assistant Team Leader
+61 2 9514 3487