Dr Graeme Blackman AO reappointed as Chancellor

The Council of the University of Divinity has reappointed Dr Graeme L. Blackman AO as Chancellor for a further term of three years until December 2026.

Dr Blackman was appointed inaugural Chancellor of the University in 2011 and has served in the role since 1 January 2012. He is a member of the University Council appointed by the Anglican Church and has been associated with the institution for almost forty years.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Sherlock, said:

Dr Blackman continues to be an outstanding servant of and champion for the University. He exemplifies the University’s mission and values, and those of the partners its serves – not least as a graduate of the University – most recently seen in his leadership as President of the Victorian Council of Churches. On behalf of the University Council I extend the University’s deepest gratitude to the Chancellor for his willingness to undertake a further term, alongside many other commitments.”

Since 2012, Dr Blackman has presided as Chancellor at some 26 Graduation Ceremonies, conferring awards on over 5,000 graduates, and chaired over 75 meetings of the University Council. In 2017, Dr Blackman was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia, in part in recognition of his contribution as University Chancellor, and in 2022 the University honored the tenth anniversary of his Chancellorship by creation of the Blackman Room at the St Paschal campus.