Peter Rathjen

Quick Facts

Full Name	Peter Rathjen
Occupation	Biochemist
Date Of Birth	Feb 12, 1964(1964-02-12)
Age	60
Birthplace	Cambridge
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Aquarius

Peter Rathjen Biography

Peter Rathjen is one of the most popular and richest Biochemist who was born on February 12, 1964 in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom. Peter David Rathjen (born 12 February 1964 in Cambridge, England) is an Australian scientist and medical researcher. He is the 22nd Vice-Chancellor of the University of Adelaide, as of January 2018. He was the Vice-Chancellor at Tasmania’s University of Tasmania from 2011 until 2017.

In 2006, he was made Dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Melbourne in 2006 In 2008, he was named Dean of the Graduate School of Science, and from 2008 to 2011, He was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research). He was part of Melbourne’s controversial programme of “focused excellence’ that saw the elimination of certain positions on staff in order to cut down on the growing debt.

In 2018, Rathjen returned to the University of Adelaide in the roles of Vice- Chancellor and President.

In May 2020 Rathjen commenced an indefinite leave of absence after University of Adelaide Chancellor Kevin Scarce resigned without public explanation the previous day. Later in the week, the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) confirmed he was investigating allegations of improper conduct by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Adelaide.

Rathjen was back at his home at the University of Adelaide, where was a Lecturer in Biochemistry from 1990 until 1995, and as Professor in Biochemistry from 1995 until 2006. He was appointed the chair of Biochemistry in 1995. He was appointed Director of the Department of Molecular Biosciences in 2000. He then became the an Executive Dean of the Foundation Faculty of Sciences in 2002 which he held until the year 2005.

Peter Rathjen Net Worth

Peter Rathjen is one of the richest Biochemist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Peter Rathjen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In the United Kingdom, Rathjen moved to South Australia in 1965 when was just a young kid. He attended Blackwood High School in Adelaide. He was a student of Science in Adelaide’s University of Adelaide, majoring in genetics and biochemistry, and earning an honours degree.

Rathjen was awarded the Rhodes Scholarship to New College, Oxford in 1985 where he conducted research on a variety of plant pathogens known as viroids, and their relationship with the RNA’s behaviour. He was granted an DPhil in

1987. He was an postdoctoral researcher studying embryonic stem cells between 1988 and 1990.

In April 2011 Rathjen took up the role of Vice-Chancellor at the University of Tasmania. During his vice-chancellorship, he promoted the University as a driver of socio-economic prosperity in Tasmania, including plans to move University of Tasmania campuses into CBD districts in Burnie, Launceston (yet to be completed), and Hobart (yet to be completed). During his vice- chancellorship, the university launched new associate degree programs. However, controversies during Rathjen’s vice-chancellorship included the use of university funds for what was perceived as “travelling the globe in style”, spending $50,000 in less than 6 months.

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Peter Ranked on the list of most popular Biochemist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Peter Rathjen celebrates birthday on February 12 of every year.

What happened to Peter Rathjen?

Rathjen, accused of engaging in “a personal relationship with a staff member”, was succeeded by Acting Vice-Chancellor Mike Brooks. Rathjen formally resigned in July 2020, “due to ill health”.

What did Peter Rathjen do?

UTAS launched the review after South Australia’s Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) found Professor Rathjen had committed “serious misconduct” by sexually harassing two women while he was vice-chancellor of the University of Adelaide.

Why did Peter Rathjen resign?

University of Adelaide Vice-Chancellor Peter Rathjen resigned “ due to ill health ”, according to the university. He had already been on indefinite leave from his position since 5 May. A university announcement on 7 May said an inquiry would be undertaken by the state’s Independent Commissioner Against Corruption.

Why did Kevin Scarce resign?

A source told Times Higher Education that Rear Admiral Scarce had resigned during an extraordinary meeting of the university’s council, during which serious financial difficulties triggered by the coronavirus crisis were discussed.

Where is Kevin scarce now?

Kevin Scarce, AC CSC RAN (Rtd), has been reappointed as Chancellor of the University of Adelaide , continuing in his governance role at the University for a further two years.