Among our faculty members, you'll meet scholars who are established leaders in their fields, and the best and brightest of a rising generation of teachers and researchers.
See our key contacts for lists of academics and staff members to help you stay on track, or explore other academic activities.
Current UNSW ADA students
If you're a current student seeking advice about your studies, such as program requirements, progression, transfer or other questions, the ADA student services team are here to assist via phone on +61 (2) 9385 8500, or you can submit the online enquiry form, opens in a new window. Operating hours are Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 5.00pm.
To assist you in finding other contact points, please see our list of key contacts below.
Prospective students
If you're a prospective student seeking advice on our programs, our Future Student Advisers are available to answer any questions you may have via an in-person, phone, email or live chat appointment via https://www.unsw.edu.au/study/help/contact-us, opens in a new window
Key contacts
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Faculty leadership
Dean – Professor Claire Annesley, opens in a new window
Deputy Dean Education – Professor Stephen Doherty, opens in a new window
Deputy Dean Research – Professor Christy Newman, opens in a new window
Associate Dean Academic Quality - Associate Professor William Clapton, opens in a new window
Associate Dean Graduate Research – Associate Professor Uros Cvoro, opens in a new window
Associate Dean Indigenous – Associate Professor Fabri Blacklock, opens in a new window and Dr Liza-Mare Syron, opens in a new window
Associate Dean International – Associate Professor Nicholas Apoifis, opens in a new window
Associate Dean Research Quality and Culture - Professor Martin Holt, opens in a new window
Associate Dean Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement - Professor Emma Kirby, opens in a new window
Director Lifelong Learning - Dr Deborah Tillman, opens in a new window
Director Sector Engagement for Climate - Associate Professor Paul Munro, opens in a new window
Director Sector Engagement for Health - Dr Scott Brown, opens in a new window
Director Sector Engagement for Security - Associate Professor Fengshi Wu, opens in a new window
Faculty Executive Director – David Cami, opens in a new window
Faculty staff
(Acting) Deputy Faculty Executive Director – Brad Gascoigne, opens in a new window
Innovation and Operations Manager – Joann Bowers
Education Excellence Manager – Jennifer Perkins
Research Innovation Manager – Vanessa Traynor
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Heads of School/Centre Directors
The Head of School / Centre Director works closely with the Dean and the University leadership teams to lead and manage the School or Centre’s strategic direction and student education experience.
Your Head of School or Centre Director is here to support you and can be contacted directly for any queries or concerns you have that cannot be sufficiently addressed by your Deputy Head of School (Learning and Teaching) or Deputy Head of School (Research).
Contact details for your Head of School / Centre Director are below:
- School of Art & Design – Professor Edward Scheer, opens in a new window
- School of Built Environment – Professor Philip Oldfield, opens in a new window
- School of the Arts & Media – Professor Michael Balfour
- School of Education – Associate Professor Tony Loughland, opens in a new window
- School of Humanities and Languages – Professor Taylor Sherman, opens in a new window
- School of Social Sciences – Professor Jan Breckenridge, opens in a new window
- Centre for Social Research in Health (CSRH) & Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC) – Professor kylie valentine, opens in a new window
- City Futures Research Centre – Professor Christopher Pettit, opens in a new window
- Big Anxiety Research Centre – Scientia Professor Jill Bennett, opens in a new window
- iCinema Research Centre – Scientia Professor Dennis Del Favero, opens in a new window
- UNSW Cities Institute – Peter Poulet
Deputy Heads of School, Learning & Teaching
The Deputy Head of School, Learning & Teaching, has oversight over the planning, administration, and delivery of the learning and teaching portfolio in the school.
Any queries or concerns that cannot or have not been effectively answered by your course convenor, Stream/Program Convenor or Grievance Officer, please contact your DHoS (L&T). Your DHoS (L&T) would also welcome any feedback you may have about your student experience in the school.
Contact details for your Deputy Head of School (Learning and Teaching) are below:
- School of Art & Design – Associate Professor Grant Stevens, opens in a new window (Art) and Stephen Goddard, opens in a new window (Design)
- School of Built Environment – Associate Professor Catherine Evans, opens in a new window
- School of the Arts & Media – Associate Professor Paul Dawson, opens in a new window
- School of Education – Associate Professor Karen Maras, opens in a new window (Academic Quality) and Professor Terry Cumming, opens in a new window (L&T)
- School of Humanities & Languages – Valerie Combe-Germes, opens in a new window
- School of Social Sciences – Associate Professor Diana Perche, opens in a new window
Deputy Heads of School, Research
The Deputy Head of School (Research) leads and supports the School’s academic research programs, and is available to assist you with research strategy, publication strategy and planning your career in research.
For any queries related to postgraduate research that cannot be addressed by your Postgraduate Research Co-ordinator, you can forward your query to the Deputy Head of School (Research).
Contact details for your Deputy Heads of School (Research) are below:
- School of Art & Design – Associate Professor Lizzie Muller, opens in a new window
- School of Built Environment – Associate Professor Riza Yosia Sunindijo, opens in a new window
- School of the Arts & Media – Dr Lisa Trahair, opens in a new window
- School of Education – Professor Andy Gao, opens in a new window
- School of Humanities & Languages – Professor Matthew Kearnes, opens in a new window
- School of Social Sciences – Professor Elizabeth Thurbon, opens in a new window
School Manager
The School Manager is responsible for the hands-on administrative and operational management of the school.
School Managers oversee the teaching support and general administration of the school.Any student related enquiries should be directed first to your course convenor or The Nucleus: Student Hub, opens in a new window. School Managers are available to assist you if you're unsure who to direct your enquiries to.
Contact details for your School Manager are below:
- School of Art & Design – Steven Shears
- School of Built Environment – Vicki Ciambor
- School of the Arts & Media – Julie Millier
- School of Education – Maxime van Poeteren
- School of Humanities & Languages – Loretta Bolton
- School of Social Sciences – Erin Thurgar, opens in a new window (acting)
School of Art & Design (A&D)
Head of School (HOS) – Professor Edward Scheer, opens in a new window
Deputy Head of School, Art – Associate Professor Grant Stevens, opens in a new window
Deputy Head of School, Design – Stephen Goddard, opens in a new window
Director, Research – Associate Professor Lizzie Muller, opens in a new window
Director, Student Experience – Emma Mills, opens in a new window
School Manager – Steven Shears, opens in a new window
School of Built Environment (BE)
Head of School (HOS) – Professor Philip Oldfield, opens in a new window
Deputy Head of School, Learning and Teaching – Associate Professor Catherine Evans, opens in a new window
Deputy Head of School, Research – Associate Professor Riza Yosia Sunindijo, opens in a new window
School Manager – Vicki Ciambor
School of Arts & Media (SAM)
Head of School (HOS) – Professor Michael Balfour
Deputy Head of School, Learning and Teaching – Associate Professor Paul Dawson, opens in a new window
Deputy Head of School, Research – Dr Lisa Trahair, opens in a new window
School Manager – Julie Millier
School of Education
Head of School (HOS) – Associate Professor Tony Loughland, opens in a new window
Deputy Head of School, Research – Professor Andy Gao, opens in a new window
Deputy Head of School, Academic Quality – Associate Professor Karen Maras, opens in a new window
Deputy Head of School, Learning and Teaching – Professor Terry Cumming, opens in a new window
PGC/HDR Coordinator – Associate Professor Dennis Alonzo, opens in a new window
School Manager – Maxime van Poeteren
School of Humanities & Languages (HAL)
Head of School (HOS) – Professor Taylor Sherman, opens in a new window
Deputy Head of School, Learning and Teaching – Valerie Combe-Germes, opens in a new window
Deputy Head of School, Research – Professor Matthew Kearnes, opens in a new window
School Manager – Loretta Bolton
School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
Head of School (HOS) – Professor Jan Breckenridge, opens in a new window
Deputy Head of School, Learning and Teaching – Associate Professor Diana Perche, opens in a new window
Deputy Head of School, Research –Professor Elizabeth Thurbon, opens in a new window
School Manager – Erin Thurgar (acting)
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The Nucleus Student Hub
The Nucleus Student Hub staff are on hand to help.
The Nucleus Student Hub staff provide expert student administration support to our undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students. They are your first point of contact if you're seeking advice on any aspect of admission, enrolment and graduation.
The Nucleus Student Hub team can help with:
- Admissions
- Academic standing
- Advanced standing/credit transfer
- Change of major or specialisation
- Cross-institutional study
- Enrolment (or study) advice
- Enrolment overload
- Exchange and/or study abroad
- Faculty forms
- Faculty rules for undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Graduation
- Internal program transfers
- Online Handbook
- Permissible timetable clashes
- Program leave, deferment and discontinuation
- Program and course advice
- Progression checks
Contact usLocation: The Nucleus: Student Hub, opens in a new window in the Library
Phone: (02) 8936 7005
Online enquiry: Ask a Question, opens in a new window form
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am - 5pm
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Grievance Officers are here to support you should you have any course-related complaint that cannot or has not been effectively resolved with your tutor, lecturer or course convenor.
It's advisable to try and resolve any issues by first reaching out to your tutor, lecturer, or course convenor. If you're unsure who to turn to or you need additional advice, contact your Grievance Officer.
Your Grievance Officer will ensure that your complaint or concern is escalated to the appropriate person in the faculty and will provide support and guidance at each stage of the complaint process.
Your Arts, Design and Architecture Grievance Officers below:
- School Art & Design: Dr Rochelle Haley, opens in a new window (Art) and Dr Haider Akmal, opens in a new window (Design)
- School of Built Environment: Mr Gonzalo Portas, opens in a new window
- School of the Arts & Media: Dr Paul Ryder, opens in a new window
- School of Education: Dr Kean Poon, opens in a new window
- School of Humanities & Languages: Dr Sumiko Iida, opens in a new window
- School of Social Sciences: Dr Phillipa Evans, opens in a new window
If you have a course-related complaint, you have a number of options for how you can raise the issue.
The first option is usually to discuss your problem with your tutor, your lecturer, or the course coordinator. Alternatively, you could seek advice from the relevant Grievance Officer. If you intend to approach the Grievance Officer, begin by sending an email.
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Faculty
Bachelor of Arts – Associate Professor Andrew Beattie, opens in a new window
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics – Professor David Blaazer, opens in a new window
School of Art and Design
Bachelor of Art Theory (Honours) – Associate Professor Grant Stevens, opens in a new window
Bachelor of Design (Honours) – Stephen Goddard, opens in a new window
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) – Associate Professor Grant Stevens, opens in a new window
Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours) – Associate Professor Grant Stevens
School of Education
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) – Dr Marie McGregor, opens in a new window
Bachelor of Education Primary (Primary) – Dr. Thu Ngo, opens in a new window
School of Humanities and Languages
Diploma of Language Studies – Associate Professor Pan Wang, opens in a new window
School of Social Science
Bachelor of Social Sciences – Dr Sharon Aris, opens in a new window
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) – Dr Maree Higgins, opens in a new window
School of the Arts and Media
Bachelor of Media – Associate Professor Michael Richardson, opens in a new window
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Stream only) – Associate Professor Michael Hooper, opens in a new window
Bachelor of Media (Honours) – Associate Professor Paul Dawson, opens in a new window
Bachelor of Music (Honours) – Associate Professor Paul Dawson, opens in a new window
Undergraduate Program Honours - Dr Craig Billingham, opens in a new window
School of Built Environment:
Bachelor of Architectural Studies – Associate Professor Paul Hogben, opens in a new window
Bachelor of Construction Management and Property –Associate Professor Moe (Mohammad) Mojtahedi, opens in a new window
Bachelor of Industrial Design – Associate Professor Mariano Ramirez, opens in a new window
Bachelor of Computational Design - Dr. Nicole Gardner, opens in a new window
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture – Dr Sara Padgett Kjaersgaard, opens in a new window
Bachelor of City Planning – Associate Professor Laura Crommelin, opens in a new window
Bachelor of Interior Architecture – Dr Sing D'Arcy, opens in a new window
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School of Art and Design
Art – Associate Professor Grant Stevens
Art Theory – Associate Professor Grant Stevens
Design – Stephen Goddard, opens in a new window
Media Arts – Associate Professor Grant Stevens
School of Built Environment:
Architecture – Dr Paul Hogben, opens in a new window
Construction Management and Management – Dr Moe (Mohammad) Mojtahedi, opens in a new window
Industrial Design – Dr Mariano Ramirez, opens in a new window
Computational Design - Dr. Nicole Gardener , opens in a new window
Landscape Architecture – Dr Sara Padgett Kjaersgaard, opens in a new window
City Planning – Dr Laura Crommelin, opens in a new window
Interior Architecture - Dr Sing D'Arcy, opens in a new window
School of Humanities and Languages
Asian Studies – Associate Professor Jan Lanicek, opens in a new window
Australian Studies – Associate Professor Jan Lanicek, opens in a new window
Chinese Studies – Associate Professor Pan Wang, opens in a new window
Environmental Humanities – Professor Daniel Robinson, opens in a new window
European Studies – Associate Professor Jan Lanicek, opens in a new window
French Studies – Dr Natalia Ortiz Ceberio, opens in a new window
Geographical Studies – Professor Daniel Robinson, opens in a new window
Gender Studies – Associate Professor Zora Simic, opens in a new window
German Studies – Dr Natalia Ortiz Ceberio, opens in a new window
History – Associate Professor Jan Lanicek, opens in a new window
Indonesian Studies – Professor Ruth Balint, opens in a new window
International Studies (Co-Convened) – Associate Professor Marilu Melo Zurita, opens in a new window and Dr Lana Tatour, opens in a new window
Italian Studies – Dr Natalia Ortiz Ceberio, opens in a new window
Japanese Studies – Dr Kazue Okamoto, opens in a new window
Korean Studies – Dr Kazue Okamoto, opens in a new window
Linguistics – Dr Clair Hill, opens in a new window
Philosophy – Associate Professor James Phillips, opens in a new window
Spanish and Latin American Studies – Dr Natalia Ortiz Ceberio
School of Social Sciences
Global Development – Dr Joyce Wu, opens in a new window
International Studies (Co-Convened) – Dr Marilu Melo Zurita, opens in a new window and Dr Lana Tatour
Politics and International Relations – Dr Madison Cartwright, opens in a new window
Sociology and Anthropology – Dr Naama Carlin, opens in a new window
International Political Economy – Dr Madison Cartwright, opens in a new window
Power, Politics and Government – Dr Sharon Aris, opens in a new window
Security Studies – Dr Madison Cartwright, opens in a new window
School of the Arts and Media
Creative Writing – Associate Professor Fiona Morrison, opens in a new window
English – Associate Professor Fiona Morrison, opens in a new window
Film Studies – Associate Professor Michelle Langford, opens in a new window
Media, Culture and Technology – Associate Professor Michael Richardson, opens in a new window
Music Studies – Associate Professor Michael Hooper, opens in a new window
Theatre and Performance Studies – Dr Bryoni Trezise, opens in a new window
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If you wish to undertake an Honours degree, your Honours Convenor can help determine your eligibility, research topic, and Honours program options.
For all matters relating to your Honours specialisation, including dispute resolution or concerns regarding your supervision relationship, contact the relevant Honours Convenor listed below:
- School Art & Design: Associate Professor Grant Stevens, opens in a new window (Art) and Stephen Goddard, opens in a new window (Design)
- School of Built Environment:
- Architectural Studies – Associate Professor Paul Hogben, opens in a new window
- Construction Management and Property – Associate Professor Moe (Mohammad) Mojtahedi, opens in a new window
- Industrial Design – Associate Professor Mariano Ramirez, opens in a new window
- Computational Design - Dr. Nicole Gardner, opens in a new window
- School of the Arts & Media: Dr Craig Billingham, opens in a new window
- School of Education: Professor Jae Jung, opens in a new window
- School of Humanities & Languages: Associate Professor Anikó Hatoss, opens in a new window
- School of Social Sciences: Dr Joyce Wu, opens in a new window
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School of Art and Design
Master of Animation and Visual Effects – Associate Professor Grant Stevens, opens in a new window
Master of Curating and Cultural Leadership – Associate Professor Grant Stevens, opens in a new window
Master of Design – Stephen Goddard, opens in a new window
Master of Simulation and Immersive Technologies – Dr Teresa Crea, opens in a new window
School of Built Environment:Master of Architecture – Associate Professor Paul Hogben, opens in a new window
Master of Construction Management Project Management –Associate Professor Moe (Mohammad) Mojtahedi, opens in a new window
Master of Architecture - Associate Professor Paul Hogben
Master of Property Development - Associate Professor Moe (Mohammad) Mojtahedi, opens in a new window
Master of Landscape Architecture – Dr Sara Padgett Kjaersgaard, opens in a new window
Master of City Planning – Associate Professor Laura Crommelin, opens in a new window
School of Education
Master of Education – Dr Ellen Lee, opens in a new window
Master of Educational Leadership – Dr Ellen Lee, opens in a new window
Master of Teaching (Primary) – Dr Laura Tuohilampi, opens in a new window
Master of Teaching (Secondary) – Dr Geraldine Townend, opens in a new window
School of Humanities and Languages
Master of Applied Linguistics – Dr Clair Hill, opens in a new window
Master of Environmental Management – Associate Professor Tema Milstein, opens in a new window
Master of Interpreting – Professor Sandra Hale, opens in a new window
Master of Translation – Professor Sandra Hale, opens in a new window
Master of Translation and Interpreting – Professor Sandra Hale, opens in a new window
School of Social Sciences
Master of Counselling Social Work – Dr Jane Mowll, opens in a new window
Master of Development Studies – Associate Professor Srinjoy Bose
Master of International Relations – Associate Professor Srinjoy Bose, opens in a new window
Master of Public Policy and Governance – Dr Andrew Clarke, opens in a new window
School of the Arts and Media
Master of Journalism and Communication – Dr Kerrie Davies, opens in a new window
Master of PR and Advertising – Dr Kerrie Davies, opens in a new window
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The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) team supports all Work Integrated Learning courses in the Faculty and are available to assist with any questions regarding your placement, field education, practicum or internship.
The team provides support and assistance in the preparation for WIL, throughout your WIL experience, engagement with external partners and any administrative or WIL system support required.
Contact details for the WIL team are below:
Arts and Media, Built Environment, Humanities and Languages, and Internships:
E: ada-wil@unsw.edu.au
P: (02) 9385 8125Art & Design placements:
E: pep.artdesign@unsw.edu.auEducation placements:
E: professionalexperience@unsw.edu.au
P: (02) 9385 9388Social Sciences internships:
E: soss-wil@unsw.edu.au
P: (02) 9385 9388Social Work placements:
E: socialwork@unsw.edu.au
P: (02) 9385 9388General Enquires:
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Please contact the HDR inbox for your relevant school/Centre:
- School Art & Design: support.pgresearch.artdesign@unsw.edu.au
- School of Built Environment: be.hdr@unsw.edu.au
- School of the Arts & Media: sampg@unsw.edu.au
- School of Education: education@unsw.edu.au
- School of Humanities & Languages: hal-pg@unsw.edu.au
- School of Social Sciences: PGC-SOSS@unsw.edu.au
- CSRH and SPRC: c.wilkinson@unsw.edu.au, opens in a new window
- Nura Gili: k.thorpe@unsw.edu.au, opens in a new window
For Faculty-level queries, please contact the ADA Graduate Research Manager: ada.hdr@unsw.edu.au
For internal HDR queries, please contact your postgraduate convenor, opens in a new window