Angelo Kourtis
Biography
Angelo Kourtis has been a member of the Western Sydney University community since 1986, as a student, graduate and member of staff. Angelo has held a number of senior roles at the University including Executive Director of Public Affairs & Partnerships and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students). He was appointed to his current role of Vice-President (People and Advancement) in March 2015.
Angelo conceived and established the student lifecycle strategy at Western Sydney University, revealing invaluable insights into the 'journey' students embark on when aspiring to higher education and beyond. He pioneered the concept of the 'Citizen Scholar' and led the establishment of 'The Academy' at the University.
Angelo was the architect of the University's recent rebranding strategy which has attracted national and international critical acclaim. The Unlimited campaign, which gives voice to the journeys of Western Sydney University graduates Deng Adut, Melissa Chiu and Jay Manley, has amassed over 5 million views on YouTube and other social media channels. The campaign has received multiple accolades, including the Silver Lion at the world-renowned Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and was named 'Ad Campaign of the Year' by Mumbrella, Australia's leading advertising awards body.
Angelo continues to lead the University's multi-faceted branding program including content, digital and experience strategies. He has been integral in integrating these strategies into student admissions and enrolment to help enhance student engagement and improve the overall student experience.
Angelo has presented at numerous conferences and seminars, nationally and internationally, on the importance of integrating principles of the student lifecycle into corporate decisions and processes. Recently he co-authored a chapter on the concept of 'The Citizen Scholar' in James Arvanitakis and David J. Hornsby's 2016 Universities, The Citizen Scholar and the Future of Higher Education.
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Emails to Angelo should be sent to a.kourtis@westernsydney.edu.au
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Take it from us - here’s what we need in an ambassador for women in science
The federal government will appoint a “Women in Science ambassador” to travel to schools around Australia and encourage young girls to pursue careers in science and technology. Read More
What Australia can learn from Fiji in reducing the working poor
Labor’s calls to raise the minimum wage or other pushes to implement a universal basic income ignore Australia’s system of supporting low-paid workers in other, more important, ways. Read More
The buck stops ear: Researchers hone-in on ear infection endemic
It’s the national health tragedy that’s falling on deaf ears: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children have the highest rates of ‘otitis media’ – or middle ear infection – in the world. Read More
Discovery to alter the path of bionic voice research worldwide
Following an exciting development in The Bionic Voice research project – led by the MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development at Western Sydney University – the global field of electronic voice research is set to change. Read More
Why sport hasn’t made much progress on LGBTI+ rights since the Sochi Olympics
Athletes from Western nations have various protections, and many now share equal rights in most aspects of the law. But when they travel to compete in countries with regressive human rights records, these protections can be lost. Read More
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My Portfolio
The Division of People & Advancement, although seemingly broad & varied, is interwoven by a common interest: enabling students, community, staff and alumni, the people who can build experience, to secure success.
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Speeches, Interviews & Publications
Are we failing our students?
Rebranding to Remain Relevant in the Education Sector
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Blog
A Vitally Important Campaign
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