Indigenous Research Opportunities

Pro Vice-Chancellor Society
 

Professor Megan Davis is Cobble Cobble woman from Barrungam Nation, Pro Vice-Chancellor Society and Professor of Law at UNSW.

She is Acting Commissioner of the NSW Land and Environment Court and was recently appointed the Balnaves Chair in Constitutional Law. Prof Davis is also a current member of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous peoples.

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Acting Academic Coordinator, Lecturer 
Ben has taught Indigenous Studies with Nura Gili at UNSW since 2007. Drawing on his training in Sociology, Philosophy, Psychology and Education, Ben teaches a range of courses across the Indigenous Studies Major. Taking inspiration from self-determination theory, culturally responsive pedagogy, and Universal Design for Learning, his teaching practice strives to cultivate learning environments where students feel safe, connected, and confident to pursue their learning goals and academic interests.

Acting Manager, Current Students Lead, Nura Gili

Tanya is a proud Ngiyampaa/Wangaapuwan/Yorta Yorta woman from far western NSW. She has over 24 years’ work experience in higher education sector, in several positions in the student services area. The most recent was leading the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Support Services team at the University of Sydney, where she was employed for 15 years.

Project Administrator, Future Students
Noni Hawkins is a proud Yuin woman who grew up on Birpai Nation. Noni has recently joined Nura Gili and UNSW community as the Project Administrator. She has previously worked in positions relating to Indigenous student engagement, retention, and research at both the University of New England and the University of Melbourne. Noni has a completed Bachelor of Criminology and currently undertaking a Bachelor of Law.

Project Manager

Zeita Davis is an Ait Koedal woman from Saibai Island. Zeita has specialised knowledge and expertise in Aboriginal Unit administration and Indigenous education. Zeita has worked at Nura Gili, Jumbunna, UTS and UWS. 

Student Success Officer 
As another passionate member of the Academic Support Team, Nathan is responsible for providing support for students in the Faculty of the Built Environment and Enabling students. Nathan has over 8 years of educational experience, holding academic and pastoral coordinator positions.