Jacinda Ardern attends Sydney Halloween event ahead of university role
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern and her husband, Clarke Gayford, were seen in Sydney dressed for a Halloween event with a Day of the Dead theme. The sighting comes as Ardern prepares to take up an academic role focused on leadership and social cohesion.
Ardern has been appointed a professor of practice at the University of Sydney’s School of Public Health and is due to begin this month. She will mentor students and take part in guest lectures and masterclasses, with work on empathetic leadership, civic trust and global health challenges. The role is not full-time; Ardern resigned as prime minister in January 2023 and has since held fellowships at Harvard and Oxford.
In short
- Ardern and Gayford wore Day of the Dead costumes in Sydney.
- She is joining the University of Sydney as a professor of practice.
- Her role will focus on leadership, social cohesion and mentoring.
Explained simply
Jacinda Ardern led New Zealand from 2017 until she resigned as prime minister in January 2023. She is known internationally for her leadership during events including the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks and the Covid-19 pandemic.
The University of Sydney is one of Australia’s major universities, and its School of Public Health studies issues affecting health and communities. A professor of practice is typically an experienced professional who shares practical knowledge with students through teaching and mentoring.
Ardern’s new role is part-time and focuses on leadership, social cohesion and global health. Her work follows academic fellowships at Harvard and Oxford, and reflects a move from elected office towards teaching and public discussion.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Jacinda Ardern and husband Clarke Gayford hit up Sydney for Halloween in a Mexican themed Day of the Dead costume – after ex-NZ PM accepted Australian Uni job teaching ‘social cohesion’”.