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Carolyn Evans
FASSA
Vice Chancellor and President of the
Griffith University
Assumed office
2019
Preceded byProfessor Ian O'Connor AC
Personal details
Born
Carolyn Maree Evans

1970
Melbourne, Australia
ProfessionUniversity Vice Chancellor
NationalityAustralian
SpouseStephen Donaghue
Academic background
Alma materUniversity of Melbourne
University of Oxford
Academic work
InstitutionsMelbourne Law School
University of Melbourne
Griffith University
Main interestsLaw, human rights, and religious freedoms

Carolyn Maree Evans (born Melbourne, 1970) BALLB (Hons) (Melb) DPhil (Oxon) FASSA is an Australian academic leader and legal scholar who has made significant contributions to the fields of law, human rights, and religious freedoms. She is currently the Vice Chancellor and President of Griffith University in Queensland, Australia.

Early life and education

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Evans completed her undergraduate degrees in Arts and Law at the University of Melbourne. Academic excellence led her to the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar,[1][2] where she pursued her doctorate. At Oxford, she also served as a stipendiary lecturer, gaining valuable experience in both research and teaching. In 2010, she was awarded a Fulbright Senior Scholarship.[3] Also in 2010, Evans was also shortlisted (as one of five international nominees) for the position of United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief.

Academic career

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Evans has held several senior academic positions including serving as the Dean and Harrison Moore Professor of Law at the University of Melbourne Law School (2011 to 2017). During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in shaping legal education and research in Australia.

In 2017, Evans furthered her academic leadership as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Graduate and International) and Deputy Provost at the University of Melbourne.[4] Her responsibilities included overseeing graduate programs and international initiatives, contributing to the university's global engagement strategies.

In early 2019, Evans was appointed to the prestigious role of Vice Chancellor and President of Griffith University becoming the University’s fifth Vice Chancellor and first female to hold that position.[5][6]

Scholarly contributions and engagement

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Books

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  • "Freedom of Religion under the European Convention on Human Rights" Oxford University Press (April 19, 2001)[7][8]
  • "Legal Protection of Religious Freedom in Australia" (Federation Press, 2012).[9]

Co-author

  • "Australian Bills of Rights: The Law of the Victorian Charter and the ACT Human Rights Act" (LexisNexis, 2008)
  • "Open Minds: Academic Freedom and Freedom of Speech in Australia" (Black Inc., 2021).[10]

Her expertise in religious freedom and the intricate relationship between law and religion has led her to deliver lectures and talks worldwide. More recently, Evans has made significant scholarly contributions in the field of academic freedom and freedom of speech at universities.[11]

She has also edited volumes such as "Religion and International Law" (Kluwer, 1999), "Mixed Blessings: Laws, Religions and Women's Rights in the Asia-Pacific Region" (Martinus Nijhoff, 2006),[12] and "Law and Religion in Historical and Theoretical Perspective" (Cambridge University Press, 2008).[13]

In addition to Evans’ publication record, she has held five Australian Research Council Discovery Grants.

Leadership and contributions

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Evans was elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia in 2019,[14][15] became President of the Australian Higher Education Industrial Association in 2021 and chaired the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) from 2021 to 2022.[16] Her contributions have further extended to her involvement as a former Board member of Open Universities Australia (2019-2023) and a current Board member of Universities Australia.[17][18] Evans is also the current Director, Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA)[19] and Chair of the State Advisory Committee (2023-). Evans was elected as an Honorary Fellow of Exeter College, Oxford in 2023.[20]

Personal life

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Evans is married to Stephen Donaghue, the current Australian Solicitor-General, and has two children.[21]

References

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  1. ^ "The Rhodes scholar at helm of Griffith University". The Courier Mail.
  2. ^ "2022 Rhodes Scholar wants to change health system". Mirage News.
  3. ^ "2010 Alumni". Fulbright.
  4. ^ Kevey, Donna (23 February 2022). "Professor Carolyn Evans appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor". The University of Melbourne.
  5. ^ Kevey, Donna (23 February 2022). "University of Melbourne Deputy Vice-Chancellor to lead Griffith University". The University of Melbourne.
  6. ^ "New vice-chancellor hopes to build on Griffith's strengths". The Australian.
  7. ^ Sanderson, M. A. (2002). "Review of Freedom of Religion under the European Convention on Human Rights". The Modern Law Review. 65 (1): 141–143. ISSN 0026-7961.
  8. ^ Emberland, M. (1 September 2001). "Review: Freedom of Religion Under the European Convention on Human Rights * Carolyn Evans: Freedom of Religion Under the European Convention on Human Rights". European Journal of International Law. 12 (4): 798–801. doi:10.1093/ejil/12.4.798.
  9. ^ Loong, Stella (2013). "Legal protection of religious freedom in Australia legal protection of religious freedom in Australia [Book Review]". philpapers.org.
  10. ^ "Book review: Open Minds explores how academic freedom and the public university are at risk". The Conversation.
  11. ^ "Inquiry into the future direction and role of the Senate Scrutiny of Bills Committee (2010)". Australian Human Rights Commission.
  12. ^ Mortensen, Reid (1 January 2006). "Mixed blessings: laws, religions and women's rights in the Asia-Pacific Region by Amanda Whiting and Carolyn Evans". LAWASIA Journal. ISSN 1441-3698.
  13. ^ Malik, Maleiha (June 2009). "Book Review: PETER CANE, CAROLYN EVANS and ZOE ROBINSON (eds), Law and Religion in Theoretical and Historical Context, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 328pp., ISBN 9780521425902, US$55 (hbk)". Social & Legal Studies. 18 (2): 280–283. doi:10.1177/09646639090180021007. ISSN 0964-6639.
  14. ^ "New Fellows 2019". Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.
  15. ^ Dobson, Ben (11 November 2019). "Pair of Griffith academics elected as Fellows of the Academy of the Social Sciences". Griffith University.
  16. ^ "Carolyn Evans appointed new chair of IRU group". Innovative Research Universities.
  17. ^ "Board". Universities Australia.
  18. ^ "Universities Australia Chair and Board members confirmed". Mirage News.
  19. ^ "BOARD OF DIRECTORS". CEDA.
  20. ^ "Exeter College elects ten new Honorary Fellows". Exeter College. 30 June 2023.
  21. ^ Ackland, Richard (3 January 2017). "The highs and lows of lawyers and the law in Australia". The Guardian.
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