Vicki Thomson was in Paris for a meeting of global research-intensive universities in January 2020 when she was first briefed on COVID-19.
The briefing from Dr Kerry Chant, NSW chief health officer, was immediately followed by a series of email exchanges including with the Chinese embassy, education minister Dan Tehan, chief medical officer Brendan Murphy, and vice-chancellors from Group of Eight.
Julie HareEducation editorJulie Hare is the Education editor. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a writer, journalist and editor. Connect with Julie on Twitter. Email Julie at julie.hare@afr.com
