The passionate and dedicated academic was named a Member of the New سԹOrder of Merit (MNZM) for services to political science, particularly sustainability, climate change and youth.
Professor Hayward is director of UC’sHei Puāwaitanga: Sustainable Development and Civic Imagination Research Groupand a Professor of Political Science. She has served as a Coordinating Lead Author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)AR6 report (cities & infrastructure)and was a lead author for the2018 Special Report on 1.5 (Sustainable development & Poverty eradication). She is co-primary investigator for the Centre for Understanding Sustainable Prosperity (led by the University of Surrey), leads theCYCLES Children and Youth in Cities Lifestyle Evaluationstudy in seven world cities, and is a well-respected and active researcher, author andmedia commentator.
The New سԹRoyal Honours recognised 15 of UC’s current and former academics, and graduates for their community service and achievements across a range of sectors.
International music scholar and composer Dr Glenda Keam received an MNZM for services to music and music education. Dr Keamrevitalised UC’s School of Musicduring her seven years at the helm, while also serving on the International Society for Contemporary Music (ISCM), most recently as President, and organising conferences, publishing research and supervising doctoral students. Dr Keam recently retired as UC’s Head of Music, but will maintain a close relationship with the School of Music in an adjunct capacity, working with postgraduate students.
Pioneering Transition EngineeringProfessor Susan Krumdieck received an MNZM for services to sustainability research and engineering. Professor Krumdieck is co-leader and trustee of the Global Association for Transition Engineering. She recently accepted a prestigious position as Professor of Energy Transition Engineering at Heriot-Watt University in Scotland, where she will work with the people of Orkney to achieve a transition to zero carbon within five years, however she will maintain close links with UC’s College of Engineering and Advanced Energy and Material Systems Lab.
UC Vice-Chancellor Professor Cheryl de la Rey was delighted to see prominent current and former UC academics and alumni recognised on the New Year’s Honours list.
“It’s a great accolade that acknowledges the significant achievements of individuals who are UC academics, alumni and former staff members. My heartfelt congratulations to each one of them for contributing to our understanding of the world and for making a tangible difference for communities and for Aotearoa New Zealand. ”
Members of the New سԹOrder of Merit (MNZM)
. For services to political science, particularly sustainability, climate change and youth.
. For services to music and music education.
. For services to sustainability research and engineering
UC Alumni
For services to the Deaf community and education.
For services to athletics and the community.
For services to the New سԹPolice and the community.
UC former staff
For services to science.
For services to historical research and tertiary education.
For services to theatre and Pacific arts.
For services to journalism and education.
