Arts, Design & Architecture

In Conversation

With the people behind our ADA short courses

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Explore the ideas behind our short courses in our In Conversation series. Hear from our academic convenors and guest speakers as they share insights from their research, discuss the themes that shape their programs, and offer perspectives that connect expertise with real-world questions. You’ll also hear from students as they reflect on their experience of participating in our courses.

 
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Dr Tim Broady

Dr Tim Broady, Senior Research Fellow at the UNSW Centre for Social Research in Health (CSRH), has spent his career addressing stigma and driving change in healthcare services.

Course Convenor
Associate Professor Lan Ding

Associate Professor Lan Ding, based in the Faculty of Built Environment at UNSW Sydney, is a leading voice in sustainable architecture, urban heat mitigation and smart cities.

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Dr Yuvisthi Naidoo

Dr Yuvisthi Naidoo, Senior Research Fellow at the UNSW Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC), has spent her career tackling the complex issues surrounding social disadvantage.

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Dr Danielle Russell

Dr Danielle Russell is a postdoctoral fellow at UNSW’s Kirby Institute whose research explores the intersections of substance use, stigma and health equity.

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Neomi Verma

Neomi Verma is a student from the GERRIC Student Programs who returns to UNSW Sydney to take part in the 2026 programs. She details her experience and how that goes beyond learning new content.

Emeritus Professor Ken Ashwell holding a brain
Emeritus Professor Ken Ashwell

Emeritus Professor Ken Ashwell, a UNSW Sydney GERRIC Student Programs Presenter, dives into what makes teaching in the Programs so rewarding, and why they matter.