Curtin University Colombo Welcomes New Pro Vice Chancellor & President to Lead Next Phase of Growth
Curtin University Colombo proudly welcomes Professor Rebecca Walker as its Pro Vice Chancellor and President, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to delivering world class higher education and strengthening its presence as a leading Australian university campus in Sri Lanka. As the highest-ranked Australian university with a fully-fledged campus in Sri Lanka, Curtin University Colombo offers students the opportunity to earn a globally recognized Australian degree without leaving the country.
Professor Walker brings with her a wealth of experience in higher education leadership, academic governance, student success, and international education. Having held several senior leadership positions at Curtin University in Australia, she has built a strong reputation in advancing academic excellence, fostering innovation, and providing meaningful opportunities for students to succeed.
Prior to assuming her role in Colombo, Professor Walker served as Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor within Curtin University’s Faculty of Humanities, where she provided strategic leadership across a broad range of academic and operational areas. Her extensive experience includes leading initiatives focused on student engagement, learning excellence, curriculum innovation, and academic quality assurance.
Her appointment comes at an exciting time for Curtin University Colombo as the campus continues to expand its academic offerings, strengthen industry engagement, and provide Sri Lankan students with access to globally recognized Australian degrees while studying locally.
Since arriving in Colombo, Professor Walker has already begun engaging with students, staff, industry stakeholders, and members of the wider university community. Her appointment reflects Curtin University’s ongoing commitment to ensuring strong leadership and close collaboration across its global campus network.
Speaking about her new role, Professor Walker expressed her enthusiasm for joining the Curtin Colombo community and contributing to its continued growth and success. She highlighted the campus’s significant potential to provide transformative educational opportunities for students while supporting Sri Lanka’s growing demand for globally connected graduates.
The Curtin Colombo community has warmly welcomed Professor Walker and looks forward to working alongside her as the campus enters its next phase of development. Her leadership is expected to further strengthen Curtin Colombo’s position as a premier destination for internationally recognized higher education in Sri Lanka.
As Curtin University Colombo continues to build on its strong foundation, Professor Walker’s appointment represents an important step towards advancing academic excellence, fostering innovation, and creating meaningful opportunities for students to succeed in an increasingly globalized world.