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 onlineÌý. 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,Ìý phone, email or live chat appointment viaÌý/study/help/contact-usÌýÌý
Key contacts
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Faculty leadership
Dean – Professor Claire Annesley
Deputy Dean Education – Professor Stephen Doherty
Deputy Dean Research – Professor Christy Newman
Associate Dean Academic Quality - Associate Professor William Clapton
Associate Dean Graduate Research – Associate Professor Uros Cvoro
Associate Dean Indigenous –ÌýAssociate Professor Fabri BlacklockÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýDr Liza-Mare Syron
Associate Dean International – Associate Professor Nicholas Apoifis
Associate Dean Research Quality and Culture - Professor Martin Holt
Associate Dean Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement - Professor Emma Kirby
Director Lifelong Learning - Dr Deborah Tillman
Director Sector Engagement for Climate - Associate Professor Paul Munro
Director Sector Engagement for Health - Dr Scott Brown
Director Sector Engagement for Security - Associate Professor Fengshi Wu
Faculty Executive Director –ÌýDavid Cami
Faculty staff
(Acting) Deputy Faculty Executive Director – Brad Gascoigne
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 yourÌýHead of School / Centre DirectorÌýare below:
- School of Art & Design –ÌýProfessorÌýEdward Scheer
- School of Built Environment –ÌýProfessor Philip Oldfield
- School of the Arts & Media –Ìý Professor Michael Balfour
- School of Education – Associate Professor Tony Loughland
- School of Humanities and Languages – Professor Taylor Sherman
- School of Social Sciences –Ìý±Ê°ù´Ç´Ú±ð²õ²õ´Ç°ù J²¹²Ô‵þ°ù±ð³¦°ì±ð²Ô°ù¾±»å²µ±ðÌý
- Centre for Social Research in Health (CSRH) & Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC) –ÌýProfessor kylie valentine
- City Futures Research CentreÌý– Professor Christopher Pettit
- Big Anxiety Research CentreÌý– Scientia Professor Jill Bennett
- iCinema Research Centre – Scientia Professor Dennis Del Favero
- UNSW Cities InstituteÌý– 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 – ÌýAssociate Professor Grant StevensÌý(Art) andÌýDr Zoe VenessÌý(Design)
- School of Built EnvironmentÌý– Associate Professor Catherine EvansÌý
- School of the Arts &ÌýMedia – Associate Professor Paul Dawson
- School of Education – Associate Professor Karen MarasÌý(Academic Quality) and Professor Terry Cumming (L&T)
- School of Humanities & Languages –ÌýValerieÌýCombe-Germes
- School of Social Sciences – Associate Professor Diana Perche
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 yourÌýDeputy Heads of School (Research)Ìýare below:
- School of Art & Design –ÌýAssociate Professor Oliver BownÌý(Art) andÌýAssociate Professor Bianca HesterÌý(Design)
- School of Built EnvironmentÌý–ÌýAssociate Professor Riza Yosia Sunindijo
- School of the Arts & Media –ÌýDr Lisa Trahair
- School of Education – Professor Andy Gao
- School of Humanities & Languages –ÌýProfessor Matthew Kearnes
- School of Social Sciences – Professor Elizabeth Thurbon
School Manager
The School Manager is responsible for the hands-on administrative and operational management of the school. Ìý
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 . School Managers are available to assist you if you're unsure who to direct your enquiries to.
Contact details for yourÌýSchool ManagerÌýare below:
- School of Art & DesignÌý–ÌýSteven Shears
- School of Built EnvironmentÌý– Vicki Ciambor
- School of the Arts &ÌýMedia – Julie Millier
- School of Education –ÌýMaxime van Poeteren
- School of Humanities & Languages – Loretta Bolton
- School of Social Sciences –ÌýErin ThurgarÌý(acting)
School ofÌýArt & Design (A&D)Ìý
Head of School (HOS) –ÌýProfessorÌýEdward Scheer
Deputy Head of School, Art –ÌýAssociate Professor Grant Stevens
Deputy Head of School, Design –ÌýDr Zoe Veness
Director, Research – Associate Professor Oliver Bown andÌýAssociate Professor Bianca Hester
Director, Student Experience –ÌýEmma Mills
School Manager –ÌýSteven Shears
School of Built Environment (BE)
Head of School (HOS) – ProfessorÌýPhilip Oldfield
Deputy Head of School, Learning and Teaching – Associate ProfessorÌýCatherine Evans
Deputy Head of School, ResearchÌý–ÌýÌýAssociate Professor Riza Yosia Sunindijo
School Manager – Vicki Ciambor
School of Arts & Media (SAM)Ìý
Head of School (HOS)Ìý– Professor Michael Balfour
Deputy Head of School, Learning and TeachingÌý–ÌýAssociate Professor Paul Dawson
Deputy Head of School,ÌýResearchÌý–ÌýDrÌýLisa Trahair
School ManagerÌý–ÌýJulie Millier
School of EducationÌý
Head of School (HOS)Ìý–ÌýAssociate Professor Tony Loughland
Deputy Head of School, ResearchÌý–ÌýProfessor Andy Gao
Deputy Head of School, Academic Quality – Associate ProfessorÌýKaren Maras
Deputy Head of School, Learning and TeachingÌý– Professor Terry Cumming
PGC/HDR Coordinator –ÌýProfessor Richard Niesche
School ManagerÌý–ÌýMaxime van Poeteren
School of Humanities & Languages (HAL)
Head of School (HOS)Ìý–ÌýProfessor Taylor Sherman
Deputy Head of School, Learning and TeachingÌý–ÌýValerieÌýCombe-Germes
Deputy Head of School, ResearchÌý–ÌýProfessorÌýMatthew Kearnes
School ManagerÌý– Loretta Bolton
School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
Head of School (HOS)Ìý–ÌýProfessorÌýJanÌýBreckenridge
Deputy Head of School, Learning and TeachingÌý–ÌýAssociate Professor Diana Perche
Deputy Head of School, ResearchÌý–ProfessorÌýElizabethÌýThurbon
School ManagerÌý–ÌýErin ThurgarÌý(acting)
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The Nucleus Student Hub
The Nucleus Student Hub staff are on hand to help.
The Nucleus Student HubÌýstaff 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:Ìý
- 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:ÌýÌýin the LibraryÌý
Phone:Ìý(02) 8936 7005
Online enquiry:ÌýÌýform
Opening Hours:ÌýMonday-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 (Art) andÌýDr Haider Akmal (Design)
- School of Built Environment:ÌýDr Miles Park
- School of the Arts & Media: Dr Paul Ryder
- School of Education: Professor Iva Strnadova
- School of Humanities & Languages: Dr Sumiko Iida
- School of Social Sciences: Dr Phillipa Evans
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 –ÌýAssociate Professor Andrew Beattie
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics –ÌýProfessor David Blaazer
School of Art and Design
Bachelor of Art Theory (Honours) –ÌýAssociate Professor Grant Stevens
Bachelor of Design (Honours) –ÌýDr Zoe Veness
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) –ÌýAssociate Professor Grant Stevens
Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours) –ÌýDr Grant Stevens
School of Education
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) – Dr Marie McGregor
Bachelor of Education Primary (Primary) –ÌýDr. Thu Ngo
School of Humanities and Languages
Diploma of Language Studies –ÌýAssociate Professor Pan Wang
School of Social Science
Bachelor of Social Sciences – Dr Sharon Aris
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) –ÌýDr Maree Higgins
School of the Arts and Media
Bachelor of Media –ÌýAssociate Professor Michael Richardson
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Stream only) – Associate Professor Michael Hooper
Bachelor of Media (Honours) –ÌýAssociate Professor Paul Dawson
Bachelor of Music (Honours) –ÌýAssociate Professor Paul Dawson
Undergraduate ProgramÌý Honours - Dr Craig Billingham
School of Built Environment:
Bachelor of Architectural Studies –ÌýAssociate Professor Paul Hogben
Bachelor of Construction Management and Property –Associate Professor Moe (Mohammad) Mojtahedi
Bachelor of Industrial Design –ÌýAssociate Professor Mariano Ramirez
Bachelor of Computational Design - Dr. Nicole Gardner
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture –ÌýDr Sara Padgett Kjaersgaard
Bachelor of City Planning –ÌýAssociate Professor Laura Crommelin
Bachelor of Interior ArchitectureÌý– Dr Sing D'Arcy
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School of Art and Design
Art –ÌýDr Grant Stevens
Art Theory –ÌýDr Grant Stevens
Design –ÌýDr Zoe Veness
Media Arts –ÌýDr Grant Stevens
School of Built Environment:
Architecture –ÌýDr Paul Hogben
Construction Management and ManagementÌýÌý–ÌýDr Moe (Mohammad) Mojtahedi
Industrial Design –ÌýDr Mariano Ramirez
Computational Design -Ìý Dr. Nicole GardenerÌý
Landscape Architecture –ÌýDrÌýSara Padgett Kjaersgaard
City Planning –ÌýDr Laura Crommelin
Interior Architecture - Dr Sing D'Arcy
School of Humanities and Languages
Asian Studies –ÌýAssociate ProfessorÌýJan Lanicek
Australian Studies –ÌýAssociate ProfessorÌýJan Lanicek
Chinese Studies –ÌýAssociate Professor Pan Wang
Environmental Humanities –Ìý Professor Daniel Robinson
European Studies –ÌýAssociate ProfessorÌýJan Lanicek
French Studies –ÌýDr Natalia Ortiz Ceberio
Geographical Studies –Ìý Professor Daniel Robinson
Gender StudiesÌý– Associate ProfessorÌýZora Simic
German Studies –ÌýDr Natalia Ortiz Ceberio
History –ÌýAssociate ProfessorÌýJan Lanicek
Indonesian Studies –ÌýProfessor Ruth Balint
International Studies (Co-Convened) –ÌýAssociate Professor Marilu Melo ZuritaÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýDr Lana Tatour
Italian Studies –ÌýDr Natalia Ortiz Ceberio
Japanese Studies –ÌýDr Kazue Okamoto
Korean Studies –ÌýDr Kazue Okamoto
Linguistics – Dr Clair Hill
Philosophy – Associate Professor James Phillips
Spanish and Latin American Studies –ÌýDr Natalia Ortiz Ceberio
School of Social Sciences
Global Development –ÌýDr Joyce Wu
International Studies (Co-Convened) –ÌýDr Marilu Melo ZuritaÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýDr Lana Tatour
Politics and International Relations – Dr Madison Cartwright
Sociology and Anthropology –ÌýDr Naama Carlin
International Political EconomyÌý– Dr Madison Cartwright
Power, Politics and GovernmentÌý– Dr Sharon Aris
Security StudiesÌý– Dr Madison Cartwright
School of the Arts and Media
Creative Writing –ÌýAssociate Professor Fiona Morrison
English –ÌýAssociate Professor Fiona Morrison
Film Studies –ÌýAssociate Professor Michelle Langford
Media, Culture and Technology –ÌýAssociate Professor Michael Richardson
Music Studies –ÌýAssociate Professor Michael Hooper
Theatre and Performance Studies – Dr Bryoni Trezise
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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:ÌýAssociate Professor Grant StevensÌý(Art) andÌýDr Zoe VenessÌý(Design)
- School of Built Environment:
- Architectural Studies –ÌýAssociate Professor Paul Hogben
- Construction Management and PropertyÌý–ÌýAssociate Professor Moe (Mohammad) Mojtahedi
- Industrial Design –ÌýAssociate Professor Mariano Ramirez
- Computational Design -Ìý Dr. Nicole Gardner
- School of the Arts & Media:Ìý Dr Craig Billingham
- School of Education:ÌýAssociate Professor Jae Jung
- School of Humanities & Languages:ÌýÌýAssociate Professor Anikó Hatoss
- School of Social Sciences: Dr Joyce Wu
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School of Art and Design
Master of Animation and Visual EffectsÌý–ÌýAssociate Professor Grant Stevens
Master of Curating and Cultural Leadership –ÌýAssociate Professor Grant Stevens
Master of Design –ÌýDr Zoe Veness
Master of Simulation and Immersive Technologies – Dr Teresa Crea
School of Built Environment:Master of Architecture –ÌýAssociate Professor Paul Hogben
Master of Construction Management Project ManagementÌý–Associate Professor Moe (Mohammad) Mojtahedi
Master of ArchitectureÌý-ÌýAssociate Professor Paul Hogben
Master of Property Development -ÌýÌýAssociate Professor Moe (Mohammad) Mojtahedi
Master of Landscape Architecture –ÌýDr Sara Padgett Kjaersgaard
Master of City Planning –ÌýAssociate Professor Laura Crommelin
School of Education
Master of Education – Dr Ellen Lee
Master of Educational Leadership –ÌýDr Ellen Lee
Master of Teaching (Primary) –ÌýDr Helena Granziera
Master of Teaching (Secondary) – Dr Geraldine Townend
School of Humanities and Languages
Master of Applied Linguistics – Dr Clair Hill
Master of Environmental Management –ÌýAssociate Professor Tema Milstein
Master of Interpreting –ÌýProfessor Sandra Hale
Master of Translation –ÌýProfessor Sandra Hale
Master of Translation and Interpreting –ÌýProfessor Sandra Hale
School of Social Sciences
Master of Counselling Social Work –ÌýDr Jane Mowll
Master of Development Studies –ÌýDr Linda Bartolomei
Master of International Relations – Associate Professor Srinjoy Bose
Master of Public Policy and Governance – Dr Yao-Tai Li
School of the Arts and Media
Master of Journalism and Communication –ÌýDr Kerrie Davies
Master of PR and Advertising –ÌýDr Kerrie Davies
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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)Ìý9385 9388ÌýSocial Sciences internships:
E: soss-wil@unsw.edu.au
P: (02)Ìý9385 9388Social Work placements:
E: socialwork@unsw.edu.au
P: (02)Ìý9385 9388General Enquires:
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Please contact the HDR inbox for your relevant school/Centre:
- School Art & Design:Ìýsupport.pgresearch.artdesign@unsw.edu.au
- School of Built Environment:Ìýbe.hdr@unsw.edu.auÌý
- School of the Arts & Media: Ìýsampg@unsw.edu.auÌý
- School of Education: Ìýeducation@unsw.edu.au
- School of Humanities & Languages:Ìýhal-pg@unsw.edu.auÌý
- School of Social Sciences:ÌýPGC-SOSS@unsw.edu.au
- CSRH and SPRC:Ìýc.wilkinson@unsw.edu.au
- Nura Gili:ÌýÌýk.thorpe@unsw.edu.au
For Faculty-level queries, please contact the ADA Graduate Research Manager:Ìýada.hdr@unsw.edu.au
For internal HDR queries, please contact your