Rory Hume
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Wyatt R. "Rory" Hume DDS
, PhD
(born 4 January 1945) is an Australian-born academic.
Hume graduated from the University of Adelaide
with Bachelor degrees in dentistry
and dental surgery
, and a Ph.D. in human physiology and pharmacology. Between 1980 and 2003, Hume's dental research demonstrated how to avoid adverse effects when applying restorative materials to dental tissue.
After service as dean of dentistry at the University of Sydney and then at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) he served as UCLA's Executive Vice-Chancellor between 1998 and 2002, and as The University of New South Wales'
sixth Vice-Chancellor and President from 2002 to 2004. Hume later served as Provost and Executive Vice President - Academic and Health Affairs of the University of California System. Hume is currently the Provost at United Arab Emirates University.
Hume's term as vice-chancellor at UNSW was marked by disagreements within the university council over allegations involving medical researcher Professor Bruce Hall, who was accused of serious scientific misconduct
. Hume cited the reason for his departure as 'a breakdown of his relationship with the university Council'.
Hume's handling of the Hall matter was subsequently vindicated by the independent St James Ethics Centre
in a report described as 'highly critical of the UNSW council'.
His time as Provost of UAE University has yet to yield the outcomes hoped for at the time of his appointment. While promising to transform the nation's first university into a dynamic research intensive one, Dr Hume has yet to receive the financial backing from the UAE Government that would support such change. The UAE federal higher education system has been starved of funds in recent years http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/education/lack-of-funds-hampers-push-for-more-university-research http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/universities-to-start-year-with-dh428m-funds-shortfall.
Doctor of Dental Surgery
There are a number of first professional degrees in dentistry offered by schools in various countries around the world. These include the following:* Doctor of Dental Surgery * Doctor of Dental Medicine * Bachelor of Dentistry...
, PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
(born 4 January 1945) is an Australian-born academic.
Hume graduated from the University of Adelaide
University of Adelaide
The University of Adelaide is a public university located in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1874, it is the third oldest university in Australia...
with Bachelor degrees in dentistry
Dentistry
Dentistry is the branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body. Dentistry is widely considered...
and dental surgery
Dental surgery
Dental surgery is any of a number of medical procedures that involve artificially modifying dentition, in other words surgery of the teeth and jaw bones.-Types:Some of the more common are:...
, and a Ph.D. in human physiology and pharmacology. Between 1980 and 2003, Hume's dental research demonstrated how to avoid adverse effects when applying restorative materials to dental tissue.
After service as dean of dentistry at the University of Sydney and then at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) he served as UCLA's Executive Vice-Chancellor between 1998 and 2002, and as The University of New South Wales'
University of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales , is a research-focused university based in Kensington, a suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
sixth Vice-Chancellor and President from 2002 to 2004. Hume later served as Provost and Executive Vice President - Academic and Health Affairs of the University of California System. Hume is currently the Provost at United Arab Emirates University.
Hume's term as vice-chancellor at UNSW was marked by disagreements within the university council over allegations involving medical researcher Professor Bruce Hall, who was accused of serious scientific misconduct
Scientific misconduct
Scientific misconduct is the violation of the standard codes of scholarly conduct and ethical behavior in professional scientific research. A Lancet review on Handling of Scientific Misconduct in Scandinavian countries provides the following sample definitions: *Danish definition: "Intention or...
. Hume cited the reason for his departure as 'a breakdown of his relationship with the university Council'.
Hume's handling of the Hall matter was subsequently vindicated by the independent St James Ethics Centre
St James Ethics Centre
St James Ethics Centre is a fully independent not-for-profit organisation which provides a non-judgemental forum for the promotion and exploration of ethics and ethical decision-making. The Ethics Centre works with business, professions, community groups, governments and individuals to encourage...
in a report described as 'highly critical of the UNSW council'.
His time as Provost of UAE University has yet to yield the outcomes hoped for at the time of his appointment. While promising to transform the nation's first university into a dynamic research intensive one, Dr Hume has yet to receive the financial backing from the UAE Government that would support such change. The UAE federal higher education system has been starved of funds in recent years http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/education/lack-of-funds-hampers-push-for-more-university-research http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/universities-to-start-year-with-dh428m-funds-shortfall.