Leo Mian Liu joined UTS in July 2009 and held a number of roles in the International Division before being appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Partnerships) in December 2021. As the Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International), Leo is responsible for envisioning and driving the implementation of UTS’s next stage of internationalisation. He has extensive international experience and a record of significant and successful leadership in international education.

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Leo's role includes a particular focus on:

  • developing and implementing the university's internationalisation strategy, including key strategic international partnerships
  • overseeing the growth and diversity of the UTS international student profile
  • facilitating UTS's capability to operate internationally both in an onshore and offshore setting and managing against quality standards for international partnerships and programs, and
  • building the UTS brand internationally and ensuring that the brand and values are effectively communicated and represented in all international endeavours.

Previous appointments include Director, Business Development for Newcastle International at the University of Newcastle, a role he held for nearly 3 years. 

Leo joined UTS as Director, International Engagement in July 2009. He became Director of UTS International in April 2014 and was appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Partnerships) in December 2021. 

Leo has nearly 20 years of significant executive experience in the Australian education sector. Before joining UTS, he was the Director of Business Development at Newcastle International, University of Newcastle. At UTS, Leo developed and implemented the university's internationalisation strategy, established key international partnerships, and oversaw the growth and diversification of the international student profile. He has also enhanced UTS's capability to operate both onshore and offshore, managed quality standards for international programs, and dedicated himself to building and promoting the UTS brand globally.

Leo received his first tertiary degree in Beijing and is a native Mandarin speaker.
 

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Elaine Fillie
Executive Assistant

+61 2 9514 1599

Elaine.Fillie@uts.edu.au