Gavin Brown (academic)
Gavin Brown AO FAA CorrFRSE (27 February 1942 – 25 December 2010) was a Scottish-born mathematician and long-serving Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Sydney between 1996 and 2008.
Gavin Brown | |
|---|---|
| Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney | |
| In office 1996–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Derek Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Michael Spence |
| Vice Chancellor of the University of Adelaide | |
| In office 1994–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin Marjoribanks |
| Succeeded by | Mary O'Kane |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 February 1942 Lundin Links, Fife, Scotland |
| Died | 25 December 2010 (aged 68) Adelaide, Australia |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara Routh (1965–2001; her death) Diané Ranck (2004–2010; his death) |
| Residence(s) | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Alma mater | University of St Andrews University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| Profession | Mathematician |
| Website | University of Sydney |
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