UCLI Speakers

Rory Hume

Rory Hume was born and educated in Australia. He received his Bachelor of Science in Dentistry and Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Adelaide in 1968. He was awarded a Doctorate of Philosophy in 1973 from the University of Adelaide, and in 1990 received a Doctorate in Dental Science, also from the University of Adelaide, for his published work. Dr. Hume has served in a wide variety of academic and administrative roles, both in Australia and at the University of California. He chaired the Department of Dentistry at the University of Adelaide from 1984-1986, and served as Dean of the University of Sydney 's School of Dentistry from 1989-1991. From 1991 to 1996 he chaired the Department of Restorative Dentistry at UCSF. In 1996 he became Dean of UCLA's School of Dentistry. Dr. Hume was appointed Executive Vice Chancellor at UCLA, acting as Chief Academic Office and Chief Operating Officer for the campus from 1998 to 2002. In 2002 Dr. Hume returned to Australia to become Vice Chancellor and President of the University of New South Wales, where he served until 2004. In September 2005 he was appointed Executive Vice Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs for the University of California system. Dr. Hume is married and the father of two grown children. He was a member of the Australian eight-oared crew in 1970, and served for many years in the Australian Army Reserve.