IRU Chair, Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Canberra
Professor Paddy Nixon
Executive Director
Paul Harris
Since 2003, Paul has worked to connect education, research and innovation with government and public policy, including diplomatic postings in the Australian Embassies in Tokyo and Washington DC. Download Bio
Marketing and Media Advisor
Bethany Keats
Bethany has spent more than ten years working in international media, research communication and education marketing. Contact her for IRU International groups and the IRU Indigenous Network.
Government Relations and Policy Adviser
John (JP) Preston
JP has over 30 years’ experience in government working in political offices, government departments and in government relations at universities. He provides political analysis and awareness and manages IRU stakeholder relationships in government and the bureaucracy. Contact him for the IRU Government Relations and Policy and IRU Corporate groups.
Country Director – Pakistan
Sabeeh Qayyum
Sabeeh is an Australian Alumna, as well as Australia Awards Scholarship holder (previously known as AusAID Scholarships). Her professional career spans over twenty years, the majority of it working within Pakistan's education sector.