Cheryl de la Rey
Professor Cheryl Merle de la Rey is the current Vice-Chancellor | Tumu Whakarae of the University of Canterbury in Aotearoa New Zealand. She was formerly the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Pretoria in South Africa and had a distinguished career as a South African academic and leader in South African higher education. Since 2019, she has been the vice-chancellor of the University of Canterbury in New Zealand.[2]
Cheryl Merle de la Rey | |
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| Vice-Chancellor University of Canterbury | |
| Assumed office 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Rod Carr |
| Vice-Chancellor University of Pretoria | |
| In office 2009–2018 | |
| Preceded by | Calie Pistorius |
| Succeeded by | Tawana Kupe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Durban, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Spouse(s) | Eldridge Johnson |
| Alma mater | University of Natal University of Cape Town[1] |
Early life and education
Professor Cheryl de la Rey attended the University of Natal, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in 1983, Bachelor of Arts Honours in 1984 and Master of Arts in 1986, all cum laude. She is a qualified Psychologist.
Research and career
Professor De la Rey's research focused on race and gender,[3] especially the construction of gender and gender-based violence.[4]
A registered psychologist [by the Health Professions Council of South Africa], Professor De la Rey is a fellow of the Psychological Association of South Africa, a fellow of the Royal Society of South Africa and of the Academy of Science of South Africa.
Professor De la Rey spent time as Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Cape Town before being named Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria in November 2009, replacing Calie Pistorius.
In October 2020, De la Rey was the subject of a letter critical of an attempt by the University of Canterbury to review the work of Anne-Marie Brady concerning Chinese Communist Party influence in New Zealand.[5][6]
Current positions
- Member – Board of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) (2020–present)
- Chair – Science, Engineering and Technology for Women (SET4W) (2007–present)
- Chair – National Research Foundation Rating Panels (2002–present)
- Vice-Chancellor | Tumu Whakarae – University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha (2019–present)
Former positions
- Chair – Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (2002–2004)
- Executive Director – National Research Foundation (2000–2002)
- Vice-Chancellor – University of Pretoria, South Africa (2009–2018)
- Chief Executive Officer of the Council on Higher Education (CHE)
References
- http://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/14027 Retrieved 21 January 2016
- "University of Canterbury appoints new Vice-Chancellor". Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- Rey, Cheryl De La; McKay, Susan (2006). "Peacebuilding as a Gendered Process". Journal of Social Issues. 62 (1): 141–153. doi:10.1111/j.1540-4560.2006.00443.x. ISSN 1540-4560.
- Boonzaier, Fioretta; de la Rey, Cheryl (1 September 2004). "Woman Abuse: The Construction of Gender in Women and Men's Narratives of Violence". South African Journal of Psychology. 34 (3): 443–463. doi:10.1177/008124630403400307. hdl:2263/14268. ISSN 0081-2463. S2CID 145211039.
- "'Dismayed' academics rally behind Anne-Marie Brady over China research paper". Stuff.co.nz. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- Mudie, Luisetta, ed. (19 October 2020). "China Scholars Hit Out at New Zealand University Over Probe of Professor". Radio Free Asia. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
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| Academic offices | ||
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| Preceded by Calie Pistorius |
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Pretoria 2009–2018 |
Succeeded by Tawane Kupe |
| Preceded by Rod Carr |
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canterbury 2019–present |
Incumbent |