Leo Mian Liu joined UTS in July 2009 and held a number of roles in the International Division before being appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Partnerships) in December 2021. As the Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International), Leo is responsible for envisioning and driving the implementation of UTS’s next stage of internationalisation. He has extensive international experience and a record of significant and successful leadership in international education.
Staff Profile
Leo's role includes a particular focus on:
- developing and implementing the university's internationalisation strategy, including key strategic international partnerships
- overseeing the growth and diversity of the UTS international student profile
- facilitating UTS's capability to operate internationally both in an onshore and offshore setting and managing against quality standards for international partnerships and programs, and
- building the UTS brand internationally and ensuring that the brand and values are effectively communicated and represented in all international endeavours.
Previous academic appointments include Director, Business Development for Newcastle International at the University of Newcastle, a role he held for nearly 3 years.
Leo joined UTS as Director, International Engagement in July 2009, becoming Director, UTS International in April 2014 and then Vice President (Global Partnerships) of UTS International in December 2016.
Portfolio
- UTS International
- UTS Shenzhen Research and Innovation Centre
- Australia–China Relations Institute
Contact
Elaine Fillie
Executive Assistant
+61 2 9514 1599