Christy Newman

Christy E. Newman (they/them) is Professor and Deputy Dean Research for Arts, Design and Architecture at UNSW Sydney, the senior leadership role responsible for research strategy, performance and culture in this large and diverse faculty. In their own research, they are a qualitative sociologist of health, gender and sexuality. As a research leader, they are a passionate advocate for the contributions of the social sciences, humanities, creative and performing arts, design and built environment disciplines in supporting impactful responses to the many social, environmental, health, and geopolitical challenges we face in the world today.