Clare Pollock

Professor Clare Pollock is the Vice-Chancellor and President of Edith Cowan University (ECU), commencing her role on 30 September 2024. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of London and graduated from Oxford University.

• Leadership Roles: Previously Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Provost at Western Sydney University (WSU), Interim Vice-Chancellor at WSU, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students) at Flinders University, and held senior roles at Curtin University including Associate Provost and Head of the School of Psychology and Speech Pathology.
• Research Focus: Applies psychological principles to enhance safety in technology use and human-technology interaction.
• Board Experience: Non-executive Director for government, professional, and community organizations.

Her career demonstrates deep expertise in higher education leadership, strategic management, and interdisciplinary research.