Professor Janusz Jankowski is Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) at the University of the South Pacific

The University of the South Pacific (USP) is a premier dual sector, research-intensive University serving the Pacific region and only one of three regional Universities in the world.  Uniquely governed by its twelve Member Countries, USP is not only a higher education and research institution, but also a regional integration organisation that provides services within the communally agreed structured regional mechanisms geared towards benefiting the lives of the Pacific people.

Fisher Leadership was pleased to partner with USP in the appointment of key leadership roles to build a legacy.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) plays a vital role in leading research quality, strategic impact and innovation partnerships that respond to global, regional and industry needs.

Bringing international expertise in leadership, higher education, research and clinical practice, Professor Janusz Jankowski was appointed to this key leadership position.  Most recently working as a clinical consultant, non-executive director and policy advisor advising health agencies, overseeing national research strategy and health portfolio networks in the UK, Janusz has an academic career of 35 years.

Janusz’s earlier academic roles include senior faculty positions at the University of Oxford, Dean (Medicine and Health Sciences) at UAEU as well as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) at the University of Central Lancashire, Associate Dean (Enterprise) at Peninsula Medical and Dental School and Head of Department at the University of Leicester.