Jan Thomas (academic)
Jan Thomas | |
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Thomas in 2017 | |
| 6th Vice-Chancellor of Massey University | |
| In office January 2017 – February 2026 | |
| Chancellor | Michael Ahie |
| Preceded by | Steve Maharey |
| Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Southern Queensland | |
| In office January 2012 – December 2016 | |
| Chancellor | John Dornbusch |
| Preceded by | Bill Lovegrove |
| Succeeded by | Geraldine Mackenzie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 March 1962 Sydney, Australia |
| Occupation | Academic |
| Website | http://www.massey.ac.nz/?vcaff4821y |
| Scientific career | |
| Alma mater | Murdoch University (BS, BVM, PhD) University of Melbourne (MVS) |
| Fields | veterinary science |
| Institutions | |
| Thesis | Feline immunodeficiency virus infection in domestic cats in Western Australia: Prevalence of natural infection and association with clinical and morphological disease (1997) |
| Doctoral advisors | Wayne Robinson Clive Huxtable |
Professor Jan Thomas is a veterinary scientist and career academic. Professor Thomas is sixth Vice-Chancellor of Massey University, New Zealand.
She has been a supporter of indigenous and minority groups throughout her career. Thomas has stated her ambition for Massey University to become a te Tiriti-led organisation and contribute to a socially progressive New Zealand.
In August 2023, Professor Thomas received her New Zealand citizenship at a ceremony at Massey University's Refectory Building, from Mayor Grant Smith.
Professor Thomas announced her resignation as Vice-Chancellor in April 2025, but said she would stay in the role for up to a year while her successor was appointed. Professor Pierre Venter was named as Massey University's next Vice-Chancellor and will take up the role in February 2026.