Torrens University Australia Joins the GFCC

Prof. Aleks Subic, Vice-Chancellor of Torrens University Australia at the university campus in Flinders Street, Melbourne. Credit: Torrens University

The GFCC is proud to welcome Torrens University Australia to its global network of universities, corporations, and organizations committed to sharing competitiveness best practices and advancing innovation worldwide.

Founded in 2013, Torrens University has quickly made a significant impact on Australia's higher education sector through its commitment to career-ready, industry-led education.

Guided by its mission to provide accessible and flexible learning built for real-life outcomes, Torrens has developed educational pathways that closely align academic experiences with career development.

Strong partnerships with global businesses in hospitality, technology, and design further ensure that students graduate equipped with the skills and connections needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving workforce.

Additionally, Torrens is the only Certified B Corporation university in Australia, which translates into its culture of innovation, change-making, and positive social and environmental impact.

“I am pleased to welcome Torrens University to the GFCC. The GFCC has long been the beneficiary of the insights and ingenuity of partners across Australia — spanning its great universities, corporations, research agencies and innovative policymakers," notes GFCC Founder and President, Deborah L. Wince-Smith.

"Under Prof. Aleks Subic’s leadership — that also encompasses his chairmanship of the GFCC’s Global Task Force on Human and AI, his renowned expertise in advancing the future of manufacturing, and his redefining of what the 21st century university will look like — we are excited to engage with Torrens faculty, students, and its broader ecosystem for innovation and competitiveness. We are confident this collaboration will strengthen our shared commitment to developing the talent and skills for our increasingly AI-driven economies."

 

Prof. Aleks Subic, Vice-chancellor of Torrens University, has been an active leader within the GFCC network for years. He is the chairman of the Leadership in Place-making Innovation initiative of the University and Research Leadership Forum. He also leads the Global Task Force on Human and AI: Co-evolving to Drive Inclusive Prosperity that was created in 2025 to unlock ways to strengthen capabilities that empower humanity in the age of AI.

“Joining the GFCC strengthens our commitment to shaping an education ecosystem where every learner gains the skills, industry experience, and global mindset needed to thrive in an AI‑driven economy. At Torrens University, employability is not an outcome — it is our core focus. Through our industry‑embedded education and research with partnerships across technology, design, business, and health, we ensure our students graduate ready to contribute to the economy and society,” Prof. Aleks Subic, Vice-chancellor, Torrens University Australia.

Torrens hosts multiples campuses across Australia, in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and the Blue Mountains, serving a global community of more than 19,000 students from over 120 countries.