Professor Bryce Hool assumes the Deanship of the School of Economics with effect from January 1, 2012. Prof Hool has served in senior management and leadership positions at universities in the US and New Zealand for more than 20 years. He takes over from interim Dean, Professor Phang Sock Yong. The School expresses its heartfelt thanks to Prof Phang for her dedication and effective leadership over the past 18 months.