Education
Chubb has a Masters in Science, a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Oxford, an honorary doctorate of science from Flinders University and an honorary doctorate of laws from Monash University.
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Chubb has a Masters in Science, a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Oxford, an honorary doctorate of science from Flinders University and an honorary doctorate of laws from Monash University.
He was the Vice-Chancellor of the Australian National University from 2001 to 2011, and president of the International Alliance of Research Universities from 2006 to 2009. In 2006 he was appointed as a Companion of the Order for service to higher education. Chubb was Vice Chancellor of Flinders University (1995–2000), Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Monash University (1993–1995) and Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Wollongong (1986–1990).
He is a former president of the Australian Vice-Chancellors" Committee and chairman of the Group of Eight university lobby group.
In April 2011, Chubb was announced as the Chief Scientist of Australia following the resignation of Penny Sackett from that role. Named ACT Australian of the Year 2011, Chubb was recognised for three decades of service to tertiary education and university governance in Australia, and internationally.
Chubb"s term as Chief Scientist ended on 22 January 2016. Alan Finkel has been appointed as his replacement.
He is member of the board of the Climate Change Authority.