Jacinda Ardern starts teaching at University of Sydney
Jacinda Ardern led New Zealand for more than five years. She begins part-time teaching this month at the University of Sydney.
Jacinda Ardern started a teaching and mentoring role at the University of Sydney. The former New Zealand prime minister will focus on empathetic leadership, social cohesion and civic trust.
Ardern will host guest lectures and masterclasses rather than teach full-time. Ardern left office in January 2023 after leading New Zealand through the Christchurch terror attack, a volcanic eruption and the Covid pandemic.
Ardern held fellowships at Harvard University focused on public leadership and technology governance. She published her memoir last year.
University of Sydney vice-chancellor Mark Scott said Ardern's courage and humanity would help students understand leadership. He said empathy and resolve strengthen each other.
Ardern moved to Sydney earlier this year with her family. Since leaving politics, she has focused on leadership questions.
She wants to encourage better ways to handle global challenges.
- January 2023
- Left office
- University of Sydney
- Teaching location
Why it mattersA respected international leader now teaches Australians about empathetic governance. Trust in government is weak globally. Her experience makes this teaching role especially valuable.
AustraliaAustralian university students now have direct access to mentoring from a former world leader on leadership and public trust, enriching the country's education on governance.
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