Professor J J Auchmuty
QualificationsBA (Dublin)MA (Dublin)Ph.D. (Dublin)CBE (Commander of the British Empire awarded 1971)D.Litt. (Sydney - Honorary)D.Litt. (Newcastle - Honorary)LL D (Trinity College, Dublin - Honorary)Biography
ThemeUniversity of Newcastle History
APPOINTMENT: 1965 TO 1974
Professor James Johnson Auchmuty was the first Vice-Chancellor of the University of Newcastle.
His role in leading the University of Newcastle to autonomy was reported as being Professor Auchmuty's most significant achievement.
To learn more about the University of Newcastle's first Vice-Chancellor, read the article published in the Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 17, (MUP), 2007.
Date of Birth29th November 1909Date of Death15th October 1981OccupationVice-Chancellor and PresidentPlace[1] University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSWThemeUniversity of Newcastle History
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Professor James J Auchmuty
Portrait by William E. Pidgeon (1909-1981)
Portrait by William E. Pidgeon (1909-1981)
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SubjectVice-ChancellorsOrganisationsUniversity of Newcastle History
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More informationTributes to the VC's long and outstanding service (1974)AcknowledgementThe Artist
The portrait of Professor Auchmuty was painted by William E. Pidgeon (1909-1981) in 1970. The work was a finalist in the 1970 Archibald Prize competition.
The portrait of Professor Auchmuty was painted by William E. Pidgeon (1909-1981) in 1970. The work was a finalist in the 1970 Archibald Prize competition.
Professor J J Auchmuty. Living Histories, accessed 08/10/2024, https://uon.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/55006