Phillipa Weeks Scholarship in Law
The Phillipa Weeks Scholarship in Law (Ref:259/2007) was created in memory
of Phillipa Christine Weeks who was a member of the academic staff of the ANU
College of Law from 1979 until her death in 2006 at the age of 53. The Scholarship
Fund was established from money donated by the University, the College, staff
of the College, alumni, family and friends.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 November 2007
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Alumni Appeal 2000 - Chair in Administrative Law:
Professor Robin Creyke has been appointed to the Alumni Chair in Administrative
Law in October 2003.
Profile of Professor Robin Creyke:
Professor, Law School, The Australian National University, teaching in public
law - both administrative and constitutional law. Robin is also a Member of
the Administrative Review Council, a Special Counsel with Phillips Fox Lawyers,
a Commissioner with the ACT's Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission
and is one of two Vice-Presidents of the Australian Institute of Administrative
Law. Robin has taught at the ANU for a number of years, specialising in public
law topics. She has also undertaken empirical research, with Emeritus Professor
Dennis Pearce and Professor John McMillan into the impact and outcomes of court
and tribunal review on government. The results of that research are progressively
being released. Robin is also an author of Laying Down the Law, the most widely
used introductory law textbook, of Veterans' Entitlements Law (with Peter Sutherland)
and has edited or written a number of other publications in administrative law,
tribunals, guardianship and management of property law and on enduring powers
of attorney.
Functions of the Chair:
The Chair will provide the focus for the continuation of the Faculty's distinguished
reputation in Administrative Law and its leadership role in administrative law
research and teaching.
Some of the Chairs' responsibilities over the following 5 years include:
- co-ordinating research in administrative law
- managing the postgraduate program in administrative law
- teaching in the undergraduate program; and
- providing a bridge between the Faculty, Government agencies, and practitioners
in administrative law.
Please note that all gifts of money over $2.00 to The Australian National
University are tax deductible.
If you would like to make a contribution, please contact Michelle Mabille,
Alumni Administrator, on 02-6125 4070 or e-mail alumni.law@anu.edu.au
