Key contacts

Faculty leadership

Dean – Professor Claire Annesley

Deputy Dean – Associate Professor Bruce Watson

Associate Dean Education – Associate Professor Stephen Doherty

Associate Dean Enterprise, Impact and Engagement – Associate Professor Christy Newman

Associate Dean Graduate Research – Dr Uros Cvoro

Associate Dean Indigenous – Associate Professor Fabri Blacklock & Dr Liza-Mare Syron

Associate Dean International – Associate Professor Lisa Zamberlan

Associate Dean Research – Professor Michael Ostwald

Faculty Executive Director – David Cami

Director Sector Engagement: Dr Scott Brown from Art & Design (DSE Health) and Associate Professor Paul Munro (DSE Climate).

Faculty staff

Deputy Faculty Executive Director – Catherine Rowe

Operations Manager – Joann Bowers

Change Manager – Melody Framp

Education Innovation & Excellence Manager – Jennifer Perkins 

Research Innovation Manager – Vanessa Traynor

Student Innovation Opportunities Manager – Antony Ward

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
• School of Built Environment – Dr Philip Oldfield
• School of the Arts & Media – Professor Michael Balfour
• School of Education – Professor Kim Beswick 
• School of Humanities and Languages – Professor Timothy O’Leary 
• School of Social Sciences – Professor Jan Breckenridge 
• Centre for Social Research in Health (CSRH) & Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC) – Professor kylie Valentine
• City Futures Research Centre – Professor Christopher Pettit
• Big Anxiety Research Centre – Scientia Professor Jill Bennett
• iCinema Research Centre – Scientia Professor Dennis Del Favero
• Gonski Institute for Education – Professor Kim Beswick
• 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 –  Dr Grant Stevens (Art) & Dr Zoe Veness (Design)
• School of Built Environment – Catherine Evans 
• School of the Arts & Media – Dr Collin Chua
• School of Education – Associate Professor Karen Maras
• School of Humanities & Languages – Associate Professor Ruth Balint
• School of Social Sciences – Associate Professor Melanie White

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 –  Dr Grant Stevens (Art) & Dr Zoe Veness (Design)
• School of Built Environment – Dr Samad Sepasgozar
• School of the Arts & Media – Dr Lisa Trahair
• School of Education – Associate Professor Tony Loughland
• School of Humanities & Languages – Professor 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.  
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. 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 – Bronwen Jones
• School of the Arts & Media – Julie Miller 
• School of Education – Josephine Holecek
• School of Humanities & Languages – Dennison Lindberg
• School of Social Sciences – Ashleigh Hamilton

School of Art & Design (A&D) 

Head of School (HOS) – Professor Edward Scheer

Deputy Head of School, Art – Dr Grant Stevens

Deputy Head of School, Design –  Dr Zoe Veness

Director, Research – Associate Professor Oliver Bown & Associate Professor Bianca Hester

Director, Learning and Teaching –  Dr Deborah Turnbull-Tillman

School Manager – Steven Shears

School of Built Environment (BE)

Head of School (HOS) – Associate Professor Philip Oldfield

Deputy Head of School, Learning and Teaching – Associate Professor Catherine Evans

Deputy Head of School, Research – Associate Professor Samad Sepasgozar

School Manager – Bronwen Jones

School of Arts & Media (SAM) 

Head of School (HOS) – Professor Michael Balfour

Deputy Head of School, Learning and Teaching – Dr Collin Chua

Deputy Head of School, Research – Dr Lisa Trahair

School Manager – Julie Miller

School of Education 

Head of School (HOS) – Professor Kim Beswick

Deputy Head of School, Research – Associate Professor Tony Loughland

Deputy Head of School, Learning and Teaching – Associate Professor Karen Maras

PGC/HDR Coordinator –  Professor Richard Niesche

School Manager – Josephine Holecek

School of Humanities & Languages (HAL)

Head of School (HOS) – Professor Timothy O’Leary

Deputy Head of School, Learning and Teaching – Associate Professor Ruth Balint

Deputy Head of School, Research – Professor Matthew Kearnes

School Manager – Dennison Lindberg

School of Social Sciences (SOSS)

Head of School (HOS) – Professor Jan Breckenridge

Deputy Head of School, Learning and Teaching – Associate Professor Melanie White

Deputy Head of School, Research –Professor Elizabeth Thurbon

School Manager – Ashleigh Hamilton  

Centre for Social Research in Health (CSRH) and Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC) – Professor kylie Valentine

ADA Student Services

The ADA Student Services staff are on hand to help.

Faculty Student Services 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 Student Services 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 us

Location: The Nucleus: Student Hub in the Library 

Phone: (02) 8936 7005

Online enquiry: Ask a Question form

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am - 5pm

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 Clare Milledge (Art) / Chloe Cassidy (Design)
• School of Built Environment: Dr 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: Associate Professor Melanie White

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.

Faculty

Bachelor of Arts – Associate Professor Andrew Beattie

Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics – Associate Professor David Blaazer

School of Art and Design

Bachelor of Art Theory (Honours) – Dr Grant Stevens

Bachelor of Design (Honours) – Dr Zoe Veness

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) – Dr Grant Stevens

Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours) – Dr Grant Stevens

School of Education

Bachelor of Education (all double degree programs) – Dr Meghan Stacey

Bachelor of Education (Honours) – Associate Professor Jae Jung

School of Humanities and Languages

Diploma of Language Studies – Dr Pan Wang

School of Social Science

Bachelor of Social Sciences – Dr Diana Perche

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) – Dr Maree Higgins

School of the Arts and Media

Bachelor of Media – Associate Professor Michael Richardson

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Stream only) – Associate Professor Michael Hooper

Bachelor of Media (Honours) – Associate Professor Paul Dawson

Bachelor of Music (Honours) – Associate Professor Paul Dawson

School of Built Environment:

Architecture – Dr Paul Hogben

Construction Management – Associate Professor Chyi Lin Lee

Industrial Design – Dr Mariano Ramirez

Computational Design -  Associate Professor Matthias Hank Haeusler

Landscape Architecture – Dr Sara Padgett Kjaersgaard

Planning – Professor Simon Pinnegar

Interior Architecture – Associate Professor Lisa Zamberlan

School of Art and Design

Art – Dr Grant Stevens

Art Theory – Dr Grant Stevens

Design – Dr Zoe Veness

Media Arts – Dr Grant Stevens

School of Built Environment:

Architecture – Dr Paul Hogben

Construction Management – Associate Professor Chyi Lin Lee

Industrial Design – Dr Mariano Ramirez

Computational Design -  Associate Professor Matthias Hank Haeusler

Landscape Architecture – Dr Sara Padgett Kjaersgaard

Planning – Professor Simon Pinnegar

Interior Architecture - Lisa Zamberlan 

School of Humanities and Languages

Planning – Professor Simon Pinnegar

Interior Architecture - Lisa Zamberlan 

Asian Studies – Dr Zora Simic

Australian Studies – Dr Zora Simic

Chinese Studies – Associate Professor Pan Wang

Environmental Humanities –  Professor Daniel Robinson

European Studies – Dr Zora Simic

French Studies – Dr Natalia Ortiz Ceberio

Geographical Studies –  Professor Daniel Robinson

German Studies – Dr Natalia Ortiz Ceberio

History – Dr Zora Simic

Indonesian Studies – Associate Professor Ruth Balint

International Studies (Co-Convened) – Dr Marilu Melo Zurita and Dr Lana Tatour

Italian Studies – Dr Natalia Ortiz Ceberio

Japanese Studies – Dr Kazue Okamoto

Korean Studies – Dr Kazue Okamoto

Linguistics – Dr Debra Aarons

Philosophy – Dr Heikki Ikaheimo

Spanish and Latin American Studies – Dr Natalia Ortiz Ceberio

School of Social Sciences

Global Development – Dr Joyce Wu

International Studies (Co-Convened) – Dr Marilu Melo Zurita and Dr Lana Tatour

Politics and International Relations – Associate Professor Andrea Benvenuti

Sociology and Anthropology – Dr Naama Carlin

International Political Economy – Associate Professor Andrea Benvenuti

Power, Politics and Government – Dr Diana Perche

Security Studies – Associate Professor Andrea Benvenuti

School of the Arts and Media

Creative Writing – Associate Professor Fiona Morrison

English – Associate Professor Fiona Morrison

Film Studies – Associate Professor Michelle Langford

Media, Culture and Technology – Associate Professor Michael Richardson

Music Studies – Associate Professor Michael Hooper

Theatre and Performance Studies – Dr Caroline Wake

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: Dr Grant Stevens (Art) / Associate Professor Vaughan Rees (Design)
• School of Built Environment:
  • Architecture – Dr Paul Hogben
  • Construction Management – Associate Professor Chyi Lin Lee
  • Industrial Design – Dr Mariano Ramirez
  • Computational Design -  Associate Professor Matthias Hank Haeusler
  • Landscape Architecture –  Dr Sara Padgett Kjaersgaard
  • Planning – Professor Simon Pinnegar
  • Interior Architecture - Lisa Zamberlan 
• School of the Arts & Media:  Associate Professor Paul Dawson
• School of Education: Associate Professor Jae Jung
• School of Humanities & Languages:  Professor Lisa Ford
• School of Social Sciences: Associate Professor William Clapton

School of Art and Design

Master of Curating and Cultural Leadership – Dr Grant Stevens

Master of Design – Dr Zoe Veness

Master of Visualisation, Simulation and Immersive Design – Dr Zoe Veness

School of Built Environment:

Architecture – Dr Paul Hogben

Construction Management – Associate Professor Chyi Lin Lee

Industrial Design – Dr Mariano Ramirez

Computational Design -  Associate Professor Matthias Hank Haeusler

Landscape Architecture –  Dr Sara Padgett Kjaersgaard

Planning – Professor Simon Pinnegar

Interior Architecture - Lisa Zamberlan 

School of Education

Master of Education – Dr Sally Baker

Master of Educational Leadership – Dr Sally Baker

Master of Teaching (Primary) – Dr Helena Granziera

Master of Teaching (Secondary) – Dr Rose Amazan

School of Humanities and Languages

Master of Applied Linguistics – Dr Debra Aarons

Master of Environmental Management – Associate Professor Tema Milstein

Master of Interpreting – Professor Sandra Hale

Master of Translation – Professor Sandra Hale

Master of Translation and Interpreting – Professor Sandra Hale

School of Social Sciences

Master of Counselling Social Work – Dr Jane Mowll

Master of Development Studies – Dr Linda Bartolomei

Master of International Relations – Dr Alexander Korolev

Master of Public Policy and Governance – Dr Andrew Clarke

School of the Arts and Media

Master of Journalism and Communication – Dr Kerrie Davies

Master of PR and Advertising – Dr Kerrie Davies

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:

WIL Manager – Christine Ly

The WIL Manager is responsible for the operational management, strategic direction and administration of the WIL Unit. For any queries about support with internships, placements and issues or problems arising in the workplace that cannot be addressed by Senior WIL Officers or WIL Administrators, contact the WIL Manager for assistance.

Senior WIL Officer – Aaron Connolly

The Senior WIL Officer is responsible for onshore and offshore internships for the entire faculty. If you are interested in undertaking an internship, contact the Senior WIL Officer to determine suitability and placement opportunities.

WIL Officer, Social Work –  Robin Webb and Martina Josephson

The WIL Officer, Social Work, provides support and assistant for Bachelor of Social Work (Honors) students in preparing for placement and throughout the duration of the two required placements.

WIL Officer, Education – Claudia Avendano

The WIL Officer, Education is responsible for overseeing the placement courses for students enrolled in a teaching degree. If you have any difficulties or concerns whilst on placement, contact the WIL Officer, Education for assistance.

WIIL Administrator, Education – Sarah Holt-Forster, Coco Ng and Rachel Winter

The WIL Administrator, Education, supports the WIL Officer, Education in the preparation and coordination for all Education placements.  If you are required to do your Education placement and are unsure how to proceed, contact the WIL Administrator, Education for assistance.

WIL Administrator, Internships – Aaron Connolly or ada-wil@unsw.edu.au

The WIL Administrator can provide you with information about WIL courses available in the faculty and how to apply.

Senior WIL Officer – Danielle Colton

The Senior WIL Officer is responsible for oversight and maintenance of the Placement Management System, InPlace and is the team leader for our WIL Operations team. Any assistance or queries regarding the Placement Compliance, Eligibility or paperwork please contact our WIL Operations Team.

WIL Assistants – and Joanna Nguyen

The WIL Assistants support the Senior WIL Officer and are available for general enquiries and assistance with placements. They can advise regarding compliance and eligibility.

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:  PGCEducation@unsw.edu.au
• School of Humanities & Languages: hal-pg@unsw.edu.au 
• School of Social Sciences: PGC-SOSS@unsw.edu.au
• CSRH, SPRC and Nura Gili: b.bradbury@unsw.edu.au

For Faculty-level queries, please contact the ADA Graduate Research Manager: ada.hdr@unsw.edu.au