Developing the next generation of political experts

Dean Jaensch Scholarship

Honouring the life and work of a prominent and highly respected political scientist, the Dean Jaensch Scholarship at Flinders University is developing the next generation of political experts.

A political analyst with expertise in electoral politics, political behaviour and political parties, Emeritus Professor Dean Jaensch AO was noted for his incisive observations on the workings of state and federal Australian governments, with an interest in political personalities in South Australia and the Northern Territory.

An engaging and dynamic teacher, Professor Jaensch lectured in politics and international studies at Flinders University from the early 1970s until his retirement in 2001.

He also distinguished himself as an academic, political historian, author, commentator and columnist, drawing on wit and wisdom to express his expertise. He was known and respected for his political columns in The Advertiser and appearances on radio and television.

Born in Kapunda in 1936, Professor Jaensch sadly passed away in Adelaide this January aged 85. He is survived by his wife Helen and three children.

Emeritus Professor Dean Jaensch AO

Honouring the life and work of this outstanding educator, the Dean Jaensch Scholarship is designed to encourage students to deepen their knowledge of politics and political systems by furthering their studies with honours in politics and public policy at Flinders University.

"Professor Dean Jaensch was a good friend to many people associated with Flinders and beyond,” says Professor Michael Gilding, Vice President and Executive Dean of the College of Business, Government and Law at Flinders University.

“He was a generous colleague whose palpably strong work ethic was admirably balanced by a devotion to his beloved family and especially wife Helen. The College has many reasons to be grateful to Dean for his immense contribution to politics education and research at Flinders.”

We invite you to honour the life and work of Emeritus Professor Dean Jaensch AO by donating today to the Dean Jaensch Scholarship.

100% of your donation will support the development of new knowledge in our next generation of political professionals through the Dean Jaensch Scholarship.

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