The appointment effective from 4 February 2021 is for 3 years.
She is taking over from former Pro Chancellor A’eau Chris Hazelman who has chaired the NUS Council for 6 years.
A statement said Letuimanu’asina holds a PhD from the University of NSW, Sydney Australia and other qualifications from Victoria University of Wellington which includes an Honorary Phd in Literature.
She has worked at NUS as a lecturer, Professor of English and Applied Linguistics and as Deputy Vice Chancellor from 2005-2016.
