Andrew Beer

Dean, School of Management, Adelaide University

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

About

Andrew Beer is a senior leader within the University of South Australia and has taught and undertaken research in the sector for almost 30 years. His expertise lies in the areas of regional policy and development, housing research - including issues of homelessness, affordability and the operation of property markets and in the growth processes affecting regional cities. Andrew has worked as a Visiting Fellow at the University of Plymouth and was a Leverhulme Fellow at the University of Ulster. In 2013 he spent five months at the University of North Texas. Andrew has had the privilege of serving as Chair of the Regional Studies Association, and the Chair of the Homelessness Strategy Group for the South Australian Government. Andrew works at the University of South Australia and is the Executive Dean, Business.

Experience

  • Dean at Adelaide University
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    As Dean I lead all dimensions of the work of the School, including its teaching performance, innovation in curriculum development, the production of high quality academic outputs, engagement with industry and delivering on the university's mission.

  • Regional Studies Assocation at Regional Studies Association
    Nov 2012 - Present · 13 yrs 8 mos

    Chair of the Board from November 2012 to November 2017. Chair of the Publications Committee November 2017 - November 2020.

  • Member, Research Reference Group at Regional Australia Institute
    Mar 2012 - Present · 14 yrs 4 mos

    I have had the pleasure of being invited onto the Research Reference Group of the Regional Australia Institute, which was established by the Gillard Government in 2011.

  • External Thought Leader - Housing at Wyatt Foundaton
    Feb 2012 - Present · 14 yrs 5 mos

    To work with the Wyatt Foundation and assist them develop more appropriate housing policies and assistance

  • University of South Australia (10 yrs 4 mos)
    • Executive Dean, UniSA Business
      Apr 2020 - Jan 2026 · 5 yrs 10 mos

      Andrew Beer is the Executive Dean of UniSA Business. He comes to this role after working previously as the Dean of Research at the UniSA Business School, and within the University of Adelaide and Flinders University. Professor Beer has previously been a Visiting Research Fellow at Plymouth University (UK); a Leverhulme Fellow at the University of Ulster; and, a Visiting Professor at the University of North Texas. As a leader he is committed to making a real contribution to the economic wellbeing and employment prospects of our students, while contributing to the South Australian, Australian and international economy.

    • Dean, Research and Innovation, UniSA Business School
      Oct 2015 - Apr 2020 · 4 yrs 7 mos

      As Dean, Research and Innovation at the UniSA Business School I have the opportunity to work with a dynamic group of researchers in Commerce, Law, International Business, Property, Marketing and Accounting. The UniSA Business School is committed to making a real contribution to the economic wellbeing and employment prospects of our students, while contributing to the South Australian, Australian and international economy.