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STRICTLY SPEAKING | HOLISTOREXIA
While we might recognise the verbal elements that make up the recently coined word holistorexia its meaning is not immediately obvious . It ’ s a combination of holist ( ic ), as in holistic medicine , and ( an ) orexia which literally means “ lack of desire or appetite ”. Holistorexia is a mental illness where the sufferer has an extreme obsession with their wellness , an overwhelming desire to find holistic cures for their physical or mental ills . This might involve becoming overly dependent on practices like yoga and meditation , or subscribing to fad diets and alternative therapies to the point where they adversely affect one ’ s health . It ’ s not dissimilar to orthorexia – a fixation with eating healthy food – and the same suffix is found in other recognised conditions such as dysorexia , parorexia and even bigorexia . This last example is also known as muscle dysmorphia , an excessive concern with being big and muscular . You won ’ t find holistorexia being used very often , perhaps because the word is so unwieldy , or perhaps because not many people believe it to be a genuine condition . It ’ s quite possible that the term will be as short-lived as some of the activities it refers to , and the world will move on to a new -orexia .
Written by Dr Adam Smith , convenor of the Editing and Electronic Publishing program at Macquarie University
LA TROBE MEANS BUSINESS
Professor Aron O ’ Cass is the new Dean of La Trobe University ’ s Business School .
The world-renowned expert in marketing strategy , innovation and new product development , brand management and data analysis was previously head of the department of marketing at Macquarie University .
“ I look forward to joining La Trobe and working at a university with such a vibrant culture and impactful strategic goals and values .
“ I am very positive about the Business School ’ s future as both a provider of high quality business education and research ,” O ’ Cass said .
CHIEF MARKETER STEPS UP
Also at La Trobe , Natalie Ellisdon has taken on the chief marketing officer position .
She steps up from the interim CMO role at La Trobe which she has held since March 2021 and brings senior leadership experience gained in the higher education , financial services and health sectors .
Ellisdon said she was “ very excited to be a part of the La Trobe team ”, adding “ my experience leading transformations and implementing innovation in marketing and brand strategy that utilise insights and technology will support delivery of the university ’ s goals and commercial outcomes ”.
INDIGENOUS FOCUS AT SWINBURNE
Swinburne University of Technology has appointed Professor John Evans as its inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Engagement .
This newly created position will drive Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nationbuilding agendas at Swinburne to embed knowledges across research , teaching and learning , student services and employment .
“ I am looking forward to establishing and further strengthening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations , industry , higher education , vocational education , and governments to continue Swinburne ’ s national leadership ,” Evans said .
FIRST FOR ACU ACU has strengthened its commitment to improving opportunities for the defence community in higher education by appointing Andrew Condon as its first Industry Professor Veterans and Their Families .
“ I am very excited to be joining ACU in this role given my interest and passion in ensuring veterans and their families successfully transition from a life in defence with dignity to being contributing and valued members of a flourishing society ,” Mr Condon said .
Condon ’ s 27-year Australian Army career included active service in Iraq and several civil secondments .
CURTIN OPENS FOR MORONEY
Decorated registered nurse Professor Tracey Moroney is the new head of the Curtin School or Nursing .
Moroney has worked in higher education for the past 21 years and was most recently deputy dean of the Faculty of Science , Medicine and Health at the University of Wollongong .
“ I am committed to the development of exceptional nurses who will lead the future workforce and be responsible for a more equitable and healthier future , and I ’ m so excited to be joining Curtin ’ s team ,” Moroney said .
She takes over from John Curtin Distinguished Professor Phillip Della , who is retiring after 14 years at Curtin .
NEW VISION AT CDU Charles Darwin University ( CDU ) has appointed Karen Francis as the new Dean of its College of Nursing and Midwifery .
Francis , who has held senior leadership and research roles at JCU , Monash and ACU among others , said : “ CDU ’ s new vision , position and initiatives will be really exciting for the NT and have a flow-on effect for the rest of Australia .”
“ Without nurses , there isn ’ t much of a health workforce based remotely . We need to work to improve the equity of access to healthcare for remote Territorians ,” Francis added .
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