Michael Goodsite (Photo: University of Adelaide)
The University of Adelaide in Australia yesterday promoted Michael Goodsite , who has been managing director of Innovation & Commercial Partners since July 2023, to pro vice chancellor research services and infrastructure.
He will report to Prof Anton Middelberg, depuy vice chancellor for research and innovation, and will work alongside Lisa Mensforth and Michael Millan .
Mensforth has been promoted from research workstream project manager to executive director of research infrastructure. Millan has been the executive director of research services since 2022.
Goodsite will work towards the aims outlined in the university’s Research Strategy.
As I transition from my current commercialisation duties, I’ll deeply miss working directly with these fantastic professionals! However, I remain a passionate advocate for research translation and commercialisation, and will continue to champion these in my new capacity.
I look forward to continuing working together from my new role. Here’s to new beginnings, collaboration, and advancing research excellence at Adelaide University. Launching the next generation of leaders towards their significant firsts!
Michael Goodsite
The appointments come during a period of transition that will lead to the official opening of Adelaide University – a merger of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia – early next year.
Last month, Adelaide University announced Prof Nicola Phillips will be the inaugural vice chancellor, effective 12 January 2026. She is currently the provost at the University of Melbourne.