Background
Aitkin, Donald Alexander was born on August 4, 1937 in Sydney, Australia. Son of Alexander George and Edna Irene (Taylor) Aitkin.
Aitkin, Donald Alexander was born on August 4, 1937 in Sydney, Australia. Son of Alexander George and Edna Irene (Taylor) Aitkin.
Bachelor with honors, University New England, Armidale, Australia, 1959. Master of Arts, University New England, Armidale, Australia, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy, Australia National University, Canberra, 1964.
Research fellow Australia National University, 1965-1968, senior research fellow, 1968-1971. Foundation professor politics Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, 1971-1979. Professor policy science, head of department Research School Society Sciences Australia National University, 1980-1988.
Chairman Australian Research Council, 1988-1990. Vice chancellor, president University Canberra, since 1991. Member Australian Science and Technological Council, Canberra, 1986-1992, National Research Fellowship Advisory Committee, 1986-1988.
Member Australian Research Grants Committee, Canberra, 1984-1988, chairman 1986-1988.
Councillor Canberra Business Council, since 1992. Chairman ACT Schools Legislation Review, 1998-2000, Australian Mathematics Trust, since 1993. Member board Australian Higher Education Industrial Association, 1999-2001.
Chairman NRMA/ACT Road Safety Trust, since 2001. Board directors Canberra Theatre Trust, 1993-1998. Fellow Australian College Education, Academy Social Sciences in Australia.
Member Australasian Political Studies Association (life, president 1979, treasurer 1981-1988).
Married Janice Wood, December 20, 1958 (divorced). Children: Susan Jill, Lesley Jennifer, Gabrielle Vanessa, Alexander Lewis. Married Susan Tracy Elderton, May 20, 1977 (divorced 1991).
1 child, Max David; married Beverley Ann Berger, December 20, 1991.