Professor Bruce Watson
BArchSci (Syd), BArch (Syd) BFA COFA (UNSW)
As a Pro-Vice Chancellor Inclusion and leading the work of EDI, I take a future focused approach to academic excellence from an Equity perspective. This means positioning ourselves to drive and lead meaningful Societal impact.
I work to align our people authentically with the strategic direction of UNSW and to create innovative, world-class environments for society and UNSW, creating a fair and inclusive workplace where people are valued and are treated in respectful and thoughtful always.
My research and teaching background revolved around Built Environments and sustainable futures, design studio learning and teaching, and higher education management and policy. I have practiced as an Artist, Architect and interior Architect.
All roads, however, have led to and skill set and experience in Leadership, and I am thrilled and honoured to now be in position where I can guide, provide governance and influence the overall strategic direction, progress and culture of UNSW
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- Teaching and Supervision
CRC Low Carbon Living. Project Title - Sustainable and Affordable Living through Modular, Net Zero Energy, Transportable, and Self-Reliant Homes and Communities
Bruce’s area of research is currently centred on learning and teaching within design studio settings. This research allows a nexus between making and teaching and the possibility for both to influence the other. Bruce also has a research agenda around Sustainable modular transportable housing and with a research team is developing carbon neutral prototypes.
Membership
SNAP SHOT Pro-Vice Chancellor Inclusion Deputy Vice Chancellor Equity Diversity Inclusion (acting) Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture Deputy Dean Faculty Built Environment - Deputy Dean / Head of School |
2024 - Current 2023 - 2024 2021 - 2023 2018 – 2020 |
UNSW Director of Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours) Program |
2012 - 2017 |
UNSW Academic Board member. |
2015 – 2017 |
UNSW Academic Programs committee member. |
2016 - 2017 |
UNSW learning Spaces Initiative committee member |
2016 |
UNSW Pre-University & Alternative Entry Committee. |
2010 - 2012 |
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Invited International Chair: Rhode Island School of Design (USA NY) |
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Program Interior Architecture Programs review. |
2016 |
Reviewer Monash University – Interior Architecture program review. |
2014 |
University of South Australia - Interior Architecture program review. |
2013 |
Invited Graduation Design Rhode Island School of Design (USA) |
2015 |
Studio Reviewer Parsons New School of Design (USA) |
2015 - 2016 |
Cornell University (USA) |
2015 |
London Metropolitan University (UK) |
2015 |
University South Australia |
2012/13 |
Professional Engagement |
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Director / Board Member Engagement Australia www.engagemntaustralia.org.au 2015- 2017 Chair: ‘IDEA’ Interior Design & Interior Architecture Educators Association www.idea-edu.com |
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2014 2017 Australia Council of Deans and Directors of the Creative Arts. DDCA |
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Past Board Member. http://www.ddca.edu.au |
2014 - 2017 |