Cheryl de la Rey

Professor Cheryl Merle de la Rey is a South African academic who, since 2019, has been vice-chancellor of University of Canterbury in New Zealand.^[2] She was formerly Vice-Chancellor of the University of Pretoria in South Africa.

Cheryl Merle de la Rey
de la Rey in 2012
8th Vice-Chancellor University of Canterbury
Incumbent
Assumed office 1 February 2019
Preceded by	Rod Carr
12th Vice-Chancellor University of Pretoria
In office 1 November 2009 – 31 December 2018
Preceded by	Calie Pistorius
Succeeded by	Tawana Kupe
Personal details
Born	Durban, South Africa
Spouse	Eldridge Johnson
Alma mater	University of Natal University of Cape Town[1]

Early life and education

Professor Cheryl de la Rey attended the University of Natal, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in 1983, Bachelor of Arts Honours in 1984 and Master of Arts in 1986, all cum laude. She is a qualified Psychologist.^{[citation needed]}

Research and career

Professor De la Rey's research focused on race and gender,^[3] especially the construction of gender and gender-based violence.^[4]

A registered psychologist [by the Health Professions Council of South Africa], Professor De la Rey is a fellow of the Psychological Association of South Africa, a fellow of the Royal Society of South Africa and of the Academy of Science of South Africa.^{[citation needed]}

Professor De la Rey spent time as Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Cape Town before being named Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria in November 2009, replacing Calie Pistorius.^{[citation needed]}

In October 2020, De la Rey was the subject of a letter critical of an attempt by the University of Canterbury to review the work of Anne-Marie Brady concerning Chinese Communist Party influence in New Zealand.^[5][6]

References

1. "Cheryl de la Rey Vice-Chancellor and Principal Collection (2009 - 2018)". repository.up.ac.za. hdl:2263/14027. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
2. "University of Canterbury appoints new Vice-Chancellor". Retrieved 11 June 2018.
3. Rey, Cheryl De La; McKay, Susan (2006). "Peacebuilding as a Gendered Process". Journal of Social Issues. 62 (1): 141–153. doi:10.1111/j.1540-4560.2006.00443.x. ISSN 1540-4560.
4. Boonzaier, Fioretta; de la Rey, Cheryl (1 September 2004). "Woman Abuse: The Construction of Gender in Women and Men's Narratives of Violence". South African Journal of Psychology. 34 (3): 443–463. doi:10.1177/008124630403400307. hdl:2263/14268. ISSN 0081-2463. S2CID 145211039.
5. "'Dismayed' academics rally behind Anne-Marie Brady over China research paper". Stuff.co.nz. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
6. Mudie, Luisetta, ed. (19 October 2020). "China Scholars Hit Out at New Zealand University Over Probe of Professor". Radio Free Asia. Retrieved 19 October 2020.

External links

• Cheryl de la Rey – Who's Who SA

Academic offices
Preceded by Calie Pistorius	Vice-Chancellor of the University of Pretoria 2009–2018	Succeeded by Tawane Kupe
Preceded by Rod Carr	Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canterbury 2019–present	Incumbent