Prof Murdoch said that he was honoured to take on the role of Vice-Chancellor. University of Otago chancellor Royden Somerville said Prof Murdoch was selected after an extensive global recruitment search. He was the head of pathology at the University of Otago, Christchurch, during the Canterbury earthquakes, and involved in the planning the Christchurch health precinct. Prof Murdoch will start as vice-chancellor early in 2022. Prof Helen Nicholson will continue in the role of acting vice-chancellor until Prof Murdoch starts.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 30, 2021 23:03 UTC