Professor Susan Kinnear
Central Queensland University
Susan currently leads the School of Graduate Research at CQUniversity Australia, overseeing the research training and development of more than 600 candidates across masters degrees, doctoral degrees and the Graduate Certificate in Research. Susan is experienced leader in research management, with a focus on strategies for growth and transformation, course innovation and student success. Susan has previously been the current Chair of the Regional Universities Network Deans & Directors of Graduate Research group. She has served as executive member of the Australian Council for Graduate Research between 2020-2023 and recently rejoined in 2024. Susan’s research interests are in regional development, supply chains and environmental science.
