Professor Theo Farrell commenced as Vice-Chancellor and President of La Trobe University in February 2024. He previously held leadership roles at the University of Wollongong, City University of London, and King’s College London. Professor Farrell is Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (UK) and past President of the Brish Internaonal Studies Associaon. He believes passionately in the mission of universies to build a beter world through research, educaon, industry partnerships, and civic engagement. Professor Farrell’s own research focuses on defence innovaon and contemporary armed conflict. He has acted as strategic advisor to the UK government and US-led command in Afghanistan.
