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Carolyn Maree Evans (born Melbourne, 1970) is an Australian academic leader and legal scholar who has made significant contributions to the fields of law, human rights, and religious freedoms. She is currently the Vice Chancellor and President of Griffith University in Queensland, Australia.

Early life and education
Evans completed her undergraduate degrees in Arts and Law at the University of Melbourne. Academic excellence led her to the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, where she pursued her doctorate. At Oxford, she also served as a stipendiary lecturer, gaining valuable experience in both research and teaching. In 2010, she was awarded a Fulbright Senior Scholarship. Also in 2010, Evans was also shortlisted (as one of five international nominees) for the position of United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief.

Academic career
Evans has held several senior academic positions including serving as the Dean and Harrison Moore Professor of Law at the University of Melbourne Law School (2011 to 2017). During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in shaping legal education and research in Australia.

In 2017, Evans furthered her academic leadership as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Graduate and International) and Deputy Provost at the University of Melbourne. Her responsibilities included overseeing graduate programs and international initiatives, contributing to the university's global engagement strategies. In early 2019, Evans was appointed to the prestigious role of Vice Chancellor and President of Griffith University becoming the University’s fifth Vice Chancellor and first female to hold that position.

Books

 * "Freedom of Religion under the European Convention on Human Rights" Oxford University Press (April 19, 2001)
 * "Legal Protection of Religious Freedom in Australia" (Federation Press, 2012).

Co-author Her expertise in religious freedom and the intricate relationship between law and religion has led her to deliver lectures and talks worldwide. More recently, Evans has made significant scholarly contributions in the field of academic freedom and freedom of speech at universities.
 * "Australian Bills of Rights: The Law of the Victorian Charter and the ACT Human Rights Act" (LexisNexis, 2008)
 * "Open Minds: Academic Freedom and Freedom of Speech in Australia" (Black Inc., 2021).

She has also edited volumes such as "Religion and International Law" (Kluwer, 1999), "Mixed Blessings: Laws, Religions and Women's Rights in the Asia-Pacific Region" (Martinus Nijhoff, 2006), and "Law and Religion in Historical and Theoretical Perspective" (Cambridge University Press, 2008).

In addition to Evans’ publication record, she has held five Australian Research Council Discovery Grants.

Leadership and contributions
Evans was elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia in 2019, became President of the Australian Higher Education Industrial Association in 2021 and chaired the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) from 2021 to 2022. Her contributions have further extended to her involvement as a former Board member of Open Universities Australia (2019-2023) and a current Board member of Universities Australia. Evans is also the current Director, Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) and Chair of the State Advisory Committee (2023-). Evans was elected as an Honorary Fellow of Exeter College, Oxford in 2023.

Personal life
Evans is married to Stephen Donaghue, the current Australian Solicitor-General, and has two children.