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    Thomas Edwin Calma, AO FAA FASSA (born 1953), is an Aboriginal Australian human rights and social justice campaigner, and 2023 senior Australian of the Year. He was the sixth chancellor of the University of Canberra (2014-2023), after two years as deputy chancellor.

  2. 9 May 2024: The University of Canberra recently farewelled our Chancellor of over 10 years, Professor Tom Calma AO, at a celebration with family, close friends, and colleagues at the National Arboretum in Canberra where his official portrait, commissioned by the University, was unveiled.

  3. Professor Tom Calma AO is one of Australia’s most respected human rights and social justice campaigners. The Kungarakan Elder has worked for more than 45 years at local, community, state and international levels championing the rights, responsibilities and welfare of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

  4. 25 January 2023: The University of Canberra extends its congratulations to Chancellor Professor Tom Calma AO, who has been named Senior Australian of the Year 2023. Professor Calma acknowledged the strong field of nominees in his category and the collegiality among his peers.

  5. Jun 25, 2024 · The University of Sydney welcomes Professor Tom Calma AO as the newest member of its Senate, appointed by the NSW Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education as an external fellow. Professor Calma is appointed for a four-year term, commencing this month.

  6. May 24, 2024 · Professor Tom Calma has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters from the University of Sydney, recognising his advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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  8. Jan 20, 2024 · Aboriginal elder Tom Calma, the outgoing Senior Australian of the Year, says he remains positive about the future for First Nations Australians despite the defeat of the Voice referendum.