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Dear ASA members,</div>
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Please join me in congratulating Swinburne Professor and former ASA President Virginia Kilborn on her appointment as Swinburne's inaugural Chief Scientist.</div>
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<a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/EFpPCVARKgCxzl83XtGtpJi?domain=swinburne.edu.au/" id="LPlnk223794">http://www.swinburne.edu.au/news/2021/05/professor-virginia-kilborn-appointed-inaugural-swinburne-chief-scientist/</a></div>
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The first role of its kind in Australia's universities, the Chief Scientist will help to develop and direct the scientific strategy of the university, providing leadership internally and building relationships externally.</div>
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Virginia's broad experience in shaping Australia's astronomy strategy over many years will serve her well to take on this exciting role across a wider range of science. We wish her the best!<br>
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Cathryn<br>
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Cathryn Trott<br>
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Curtin University<br>
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cathryn.trott@curtin.edu.au<br>
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