The University of New South Wales’s most recognised and architecturally renowned building, the Scientia, was officially renamed The John Niland Scientia Building for his long and distinguished history at the University . He is said to have led the University through a golden age which included significant internationalisation and campus revitalisation . In 2007 he received the President’s Prize of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects for the UNSW campus redevelopment.
Until recently, he chaired the International Academic Review Panel of Singapore Management University, having been closely involved with SMU since its founding in 2000. In August 2018, SMU awarded Niland an honorary Doctor of Letters for services to the university. He continues to be consulted for strategic advice by university leaders in Asia and Australia
John Niland has held a range of other academic, community and corporate positions, including:

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