Ann Trotter

Alison Ann Trotter (23 January 1932 – 14 July 2022) was a New Zealand historian. She was the first woman to be appointed pro vice-chancellor of the University of Otago.

Early life and education Alison Ann Trotter was born in Hāwera, New Zealand on 23 January 1932, daughter of Pan and Clement George Trotter. She was educated at Hāwera Main Primary School, before undertaking her secondary schooling at St Cuthbert's College in Auckland from 1945 to 1949, where she was head girl in her final year.

She graduated from the University of Otago with a master of arts in 1953, She served as pro vice-chancellor at the University of Otago from 1993 to 1997, the first woman to fill this role. She retired from the University of Otago in 1998, receiving the title of emeritus professor, and moved to Wellington.

Trotter died in Wellington on 14 July 2022.

Selected publications