Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students and Education)

Professor Glen Coleman

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students and Education) is responsible for driving improved student outcomes through evidence-based teaching, personalised support, and the strategic use of technology. The Portfolio fosters excellence and innovation across the student lifecycle, delivering integrated, student-centred services that prioritise wellbeing, equity, and academic success. Professor Coleman works closely with the Deputy Vice-Chancellors (Academic Affairs) and (Research and Innovation) to strengthen the connection between education, research, and student engagement as part of the University’s transformative strategy.

Background

Professor Coleman joined the University of Southern Queensland in July 2017 as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences, and was appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs) in January 2022. In September 2025, he commenced in the newly established role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students and Education), reflecting UniSQ’s commitment to advancing educational innovation and student success.

A veterinarian by training, Professor Coleman’s research interests include parasitic diseases of companion animals, with a focus on drug resistance. He has received several awards for teaching excellence, including a University of Queensland Excellence in Teaching Award (2005) and a Carrick Award for Australian University Teaching Excellence (2007) in biological sciences, health, and related fields. Before joining UniSQ, Professor Coleman was Head of School and Dean of Veterinary Science at The University of Queensland’s Gatton campus. Under his leadership, the School established UQ VETS as one of Queensland’s largest providers of referral veterinary services, grew philanthropic support for the School’s mission, and achieved international recognition for its research and graduates – veterinary science at UQ was ranked highest in the southern hemisphere in 2017 (Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects). Professor Coleman has also held several leadership roles in the veterinary profession.

Memberships and affiliations

Professor Coleman remains engaged with the veterinary profession and veterinary accreditation and is a member of the Australian Veterinary Association and its Veterinarians in Education & Research Special Interest Group. He is an Honorary Professor at UQ’s School of Veterinary Science.

Professor Coleman is a member of the Southern Queensland Rural Health Advisory Board, the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre Board, and the Union Institute of Languages Board.