UQ recognises distinguished leaders with honorary awards

Chair of the Queensland Law Reform Commission Fleur Kingham, mining geologist Adjunct Professor Daniel Wood AO, public sector reform leader Professor Peter Coaldrake AO and Morgans Holdings Director Tim Crommelin were each conferred Honorary Doctorates from The University of Queensland.

UQ Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry AC congratulated the recipients.

“This December, we celebrate 4 outstanding individuals whose contributions have had a profound and broad impact across higher education, the public sector, law reform, scientific innovation and the resources and financial services sectors,” Professor Terry said.

Ms Fleur Kingham

Ms Fleur Kingham is a highly respected legal professional and judicial leader who has helped shape Queensland’s legal system and advance access to justice.

Ms Kingham graduated from UQ with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) in 1982 and a Bachelor of Arts in 1988.

She served as Secretary of the UQ Student Union in 1982, before being elected as the Student Union’s first female President, subsequently serving on the UQ Senate for 2 terms.

Ms Kingham was admitted as a barrister of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 1985 and throughout her career has led numerous judicial tribunals and courts.

As Chair of the Queensland Law Reform Commission, she leads the agency advising government on a just, clear and modern legal system.

Adjunct Professor Daniel Wood AO

Adjunct Professor Daniel Wood AO is a globally respected geologist and executive leader who has set international benchmarks in mining science.

He completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in 1967 and a Master of Science in 1975 at UQ.

Adjunct Professor Wood has led the discoveries of many high-value mineral deposits worldwide.

As an academic leader, he has advanced knowledge in mineral processing, the environmental and social aspects of mine development, while shaping future leaders in this field.

At UQ’s WH Bryan Mining Geology Research Centre, Adjunct Professor Wood continues to contribute to scholarship, particularly in deep mining geology.

Professor Peter Coaldrake AO

Professor Peter Coaldrake AO is a highly respected leader who has had a broad impact across both the public sector and higher education.  

In 1990, Professor Coaldrake was named Chair and CEO of Queensland’s Public Sector Management Commission, the body established by the government to lead the modernisation of Queensland’s public sector.

He later served as Vice-Chancellor of Queensland University of Technology (QUT) from 2003-2017.

In 2022, Professor Coaldrake released Let the Sunshine In, a landmark review of culture and accountability in the Queensland Public Sector.

From 2020 to 2024, he served as Commissioner and Chief Commissioner of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency, strengthening Australia’s global reputation in higher education.

Mr Timothy Crommelin

Mr Timothy Crommelin is a renowned business and community leader with over 5 decades of experience in stockbroking, investment banking and corporate advisory.

Mr Crommelin graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from UQ in 1972 before joining Morgans Stockbroking Ltd in 1986.

As Managing Director and then Executive Chairman of Morgans, he transformed the company into Australia’s largest full-service stockbroking and wealth management firm.

Beyond his corporate achievements, Mr Crommelin has contributed significantly to Queensland and UQ through volunteering and philanthropy, serving 16 years on the University Senate, as a member of the Queensland Brain Institute Advisory Board, and as a Director of the UQ Endowment Fund.

He has also created educational opportunities for students through the Crommelin Family Scholarship and the Morgans Foundation.