Jacinda Ardern joins University of Sydney as lecturer, mentor and professor of practice

Summary

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has joined the University of Sydney as a lecturer and mentor, beginning the role this month after moving to Australia earlier this year. The Guardian reports that she will be based in the university's school of public health, exploring global health challenges with a focus on equity, inclusion and wellbeing, and that her work will centre on empathetic leadership, social cohesion and civic trust. ABC reports that she has been appointed a professor of practice with the same areas of focus.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   26 Oct 2026, 13:01 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Ardern, who moved to Australia earlier this year, will lecture and mentor at the University of Sydney, beginning this month, with work focused on empathetic leadership, social cohesion and civic trust, based in the school of public health.

2. ABC

   26 Oct 2026, 21:07 UTCSource ↗

   ABC reports that Ardern has been appointed a professor of practice at the University of Sydney, with a focus on empathetic leadership, social cohesion and civic trust.