Faculty of Science

Heather Cavanagh is the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Science at Charles Sturt University. She has worked in several institutions in the UK, obtaining her BSc (Hons) Microbiology (Faculty of Science) and PhD (Molecular Virology; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine) from the University of Glasgow prior to completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Strathclyde and a Graduate Certificate in University Leadership & Management from CSU. Her research focuses on the identification and development of novel antimicrobial therapies, particularly those derived from natural products. Heather has extensive experience in Honours, Masters and PhD supervision and has published widely in Science; also achieving national and international patents.

Personal Objectives

• To make a significant difference to the lives of our students and our communities through provision of inclusive and relevant high quality education
• To assist our students to become global citizens by enabling cultural awareness, leadership, research and international travel opportunities in all programs;
• To support and contribute to the discovery of new knowledge.