6 Jan 2023

Stuart McCutcheon, former head of the University of Auckland, dies

9:30 pm on 6 January 2023
Stuart McCutcheon.

Stuart McCutcheon Photo: University of Auckland / Supplied

The former vice-chancellor of the University of Auckland has died.

Emeritus professor Stuart McCutcheon died on Friday.

In a statement from the university, current vice-chancellor Dawn Freshwater said his death was a profound shock.

She said the university extended its heartfelt sympathies to McCutcheon's family.

He was vice-chancellor of the University of Auckland for 15 years, and stepped down in 2020.

He was previously vice-chancellor of Victoria University of Wellington.