Congratulations to Professor Stephen Boyle
Professor Boyle will join Monash with an illustrious career spanning over two decades in higher education. He is currently the Acting Campus Dean and Head of Learning, Teaching and Student Engagement at James Cook University (JCU) Singapore, following his tenure as Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of Campus earlier this year. Before moving to Singapore, he served as the Dean of the College of Business, Law and Governance at JCU’s Australian campus.
Prior to his time with JCU, he spent 19 impactful years at the University of South Australia where he held senior leadership positions, including Dean Academic of the UniSA Business School, Acting Pro Vice Chancellor of Student Engagement and Equity, and Academic Director and Deputy Head of UniSA College.
Professor Dato’ Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, President and Pro Vice-Chancellor of
Monash University Malaysia said of the appointment, “I am thrilled to have someone of Professor Boyle’s calibre on our leadership team; I have no doubt that his vision and expertise will greatly contribute to further shaping Monash’s educational strategy and elevating our student experience.”
ABOUT THE POSITION
The core vision of Monash University Malaysia’s education portfolio is to serve as Monash University’s platform for education excellence and innovation in Southeast Asia. Monash Malaysia is committed to transforming the educational experience of its educators and students by adopting innovative approaches to pedagogy, technology and campus design.
The Vice President (Education) takes the lead at Monash University Malaysia to creatively disrupt education and ensure that the cogs are always turning to keep education fresh, innovative, and relevant for students. This is achieved through a portfolio that includes the Education Excellence Unit, School of Pathways and Immersion, Education and Training Academy and Library and Learning Commons, and in partnership and collaboration with the academic schools of Monash University Malaysia, and more broadly with the Faculties and central learning and teaching and student experience of the Monash global network.
The learning and teaching experience at Monash University Malaysia is oriented towards industry engagement and active learning and a modern, competency-based assessment.
As part of the senior leadership team of Monash University Malaysia, the Vice President (Education) reports directly to the President and Pro Vice-Chancellor and leads a comprehensive strategy for education excellence and innovation and the student experience to support the goals of Monash University Malaysia.
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
Monash University is a modern, global, research-intensive university, delivering education and research excellence in Australia and across the Indo-Pacific. The University is making a positive impact on today’s global challenges – whether by mitigating climate change, easing geopolitical insecurity or fostering healthy communities. Monash University is Australia’s largest university and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight, a group of Australia’s eight leading research universities. We have been consistently ranked among the world’s top universities, at 37th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025 and 54th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings in 2024, reflecting a strong commitment to academic and research excellence.
Monash University is a global university with four campuses in Australia and a campus in Malaysia and Indonesia. In India, Monash Research Academy is a postgraduate research and PhD training partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, whilst Monash-Suzhou is a partnership between Monash University and Southeast University focused on world-class research and training in China. The Monash University Prato Centre meanwhile provides a European base for international research and education. Additionally, Monash has extensive international partnerships and study abroad programs with more than 100+ partner universities around the world.
Established in 1998, Monash University Malaysia is Monash’s third-largest campus and one of Malaysia’s most respected higher education institutions. More than 9,700 students representing approximately 77 nationalities are currently enrolled at Monash Malaysia, and they enjoy a quality study experience supported by committed staff members. Monash University Malaysia places a strong emphasis on student experience and strives to produce graduates who can lead and contribute to their local and regional communities. Monash University Malaysia graduates can be found in positions of importance all over the world. Since welcoming the first cohort of 417 students, Monash University Malaysia has graduated more than 27,500 students, including 800 PhDs.
Monash University Malaysia takes pride in educational excellence, offering degrees in arts and social sciences, business, engineering, information technology, medicine, psychology and health sciences, pharmacy, and science across seven schools. New courses in emerging areas, including artificial intelligence, data science, digital business and pharmaceutical science, expand the range of internationally-recognised degrees for a changing world. The University invests in constantly upgrading its facilities to incorporate cutting-edge teaching and learning technology to enhance students’ and staff’s experience.
In line with Monash University’s strategic plan, Impact 2030, research at Monash University Malaysia focuses on issues of national and global significance.
The University strives to formulate and implement solutions that could mitigate the effects of climate change, promote geopolitical security in the ASEAN region and improve health and wellbeing to enable communities to thrive. Monash University Malaysia research projects and researchers are making long-term and sustainable impact across health, economics, policy, technology, the environment and society at large. Monash University Malaysia also offers a broad range of world-class infrastructure and services to support the needs of the research community and industry.
Monash University Malaysia campus is located in Greater Kuala Lumpur, one of the region’s industrial hotspots. The University sits in the heart of the rapidly developing economic corridor linking Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and beyond. Monash University Malaysia education and research are oriented towards deep engagement with this dynamic socio-economic and industrial landscape.
Monash University Malaysia is committed to delivering quality education and research to address the global challenges of our time, and it has ambitious plans to reach its goals. Monash University Malaysia invites you to join and make a positive difference for the betterment of communities worldwide.
For further information, please visit www.monash.edu.my