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Sydney Uni names new dean of law
University of Sydney has appointed a new head of school and dean of law.
Emma Musgrave
Professor Simon Bronitt has been named the new head of school and dean of law, succeeding Professor Joellen Riley, who finishes in the role at the end of this year. Professor Cameron Stewart, associate dean postgraduate coursework in the school, will serve as acting dean until Professor Bronitt officially commences the role on 1 July 2019.
In addition, Professor Bronitt has also held the position of director of the national ARC Centre of Excellence in Policing and Security – hosted by Griffith University, a statement from Sydney uni noted. Prior to this, he spent two decades at the Australian National University Law School.
“Professor Bronitt is a distinguished scholar whose research interests include terrorism law and human rights; comparative and criminal law; covert policing; family violence and mental health policing,” said University of Sydney vice-chancellor and principal Dr Michael Spence.
“I know the school and the wider university very much look forward to working with Professor Bronitt when he takes up his role next year.”
Commenting on his new role, Professor Bronitt said: “I am delighted to be joining one of the world’s premier law schools and I hope that under my leadership the Sydney Law School continues to make significant and lasting contributions to Australia’s judiciary, politics and public life”.
Emma Musgrave
Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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