Cheryl de la Rey

Cheryl Merle de la Rey
Cheryl Merle de la Rey
Vice-Chancellor University of Canterbury
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; 2019
Preceded by	Rod Carr
Vice-Chancellor University of Pretoria
	In office; 2009–2018
Preceded by	Calie Pistorius
Succeeded by	Tawana Kupe
Personal details
Born	Durban, South Africa
Nationality	South African
Spouse(s)	Eldridge Johnson
Alma mater	University of Natal University of Cape Town[1]

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]

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

http://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/14027 Retrieved 21 January 2016
"University of Canterbury appoints new Vice-Chancellor". Retrieved 11 June 2018.
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.
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.

External links

Cheryl de la Rey – Who's Who SA

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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[1] ttp://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.