Cheryl de la Rey

Professor Cheryl Merle de la Rey is the current Vice-Chancellor | Tumu Whakarae of the University of Canterbury in Aotearoa New Zealand. She was formerly the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Pretoria in South Africa and had a distinguished career as a South African academic and leader in South African higher education. Since 2019, she has been the vice-chancellor of the University of Canterbury in New Zealand.[2]

Cheryl Merle de la Rey
Vice-Chancellor University of Canterbury
Assumed office
2019
Preceded byRod Carr
Vice-Chancellor University of Pretoria
In office
2009–2018
Preceded byCalie Pistorius
Succeeded byTawana Kupe
Personal details
BornDurban, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Spouse(s)Eldridge Johnson
Alma materUniversity of Natal University of Cape Town[1]

Early life and education

Professor Cheryl de la Rey attended the University of Natal, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in 1983, Bachelor of Arts Honours in 1984 and Master of Arts in 1986, all cum laude. She is a qualified Psychologist.

Research and career

Professor De la Rey's research focussed on race and gender,[3] especially the construction of gender and gender-based violence.[4]

A registered psychologist [by the Health Professions Council of South Africa], Professor De la Rey is a fellow of the Psychological Association of South Africa, a fellow of the Royal Society of South Africa and of the Academy of Science of South Africa.

Professor De la Rey spent time as Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Cape Town before being named Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria in November 2009, replacing Calie Pistorius.

Current positions
  • Member – Board of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) (2020–present)
  • Chair – Science, Engineering and Technology for Women (SET4W) (2007–present)
  • Chair – National Research Foundation Rating Panels (2002–present)
  • Vice-Chancellor | Tumu Whakarae – University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha (2019–present)

Former positions
  • Chair – Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (2002–2004)
  • Executive Director – National Research Foundation (2000–2002)
  • Vice-Chancellor – University of Pretoria, South Africa (2009–2018)
  • Chief Executive Officer of the Council on Higher Education (CHE)
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References
  1. http://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/14027 Retrieved 21 January 2016
  2. "University of Canterbury appoints new Vice-Chancellor". Retrieved 11 June 2018.
  3. Rey, Cheryl De La; McKay, Susan (2006). "Peacebuilding as a Gendered Process". Journal of Social Issues. 62 (1): 141–153. doi:10.1111/j.1540-4560.2006.00443.x. ISSN 1540-4560.
  4. Boonzaier, Fioretta; de la Rey, Cheryl (1 September 2004). "Woman Abuse: The Construction of Gender in Women and Men's Narratives of Violence". South African Journal of Psychology. 34 (3): 443–463. doi:10.1177/008124630403400307. hdl:2263/14268. ISSN 0081-2463.
Academic offices
Preceded by
Calie Pistorius		 Vice-Chancellor of the University of Pretoria
2009–2018		 Succeeded by
Tawane Kupe
Preceded by
Rod Carr		 Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canterbury
2019–present		 Incumbent
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