University of Auckland, New Zealand. Yara Vasina recently started in a new role of deputy director international partnerships at The University of Auckland to provide strategic leadership over global collaborations and university’s internationalisation strategy, including international partnerships and networks, transnational education (TNE), and global mobility. Of her new role, Yara said: “I’m looking forward to contributing to New Zealand’s #1 research-led University with a world class reputation, and making a positive impact on the ambitious team led by fabulous Martin Hookham-Simms.”