Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

WiRN committee members

WiRN is led by an executive committee comprising representatives from all faculties, as well as HDR representatives.

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Dr Celine Heu

Co-chair WiRN, 2025-2026

Division of Research & Enterprise Representative (2023-2026)

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Chasna Harper

Co-Chair, WiRN, 2026-2027

Faculty of Engineering Representative (2025-2027)

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Dr Cathy Smith

Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture Representative (2025-2027)

Prof Susan Rees

Prof Susan Rees

Faculty of Medicine and Health Representative (2026-2028)

Yasi Behzadpour

Ms Yasi Behzadpour

Faculty of Science Representative (2026-2027)

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Dr Michelle Allen

Faculty of Science Representative (2024-2026)

2025 WiRN Committee Member

Dr Rabbia Saleem

UNSW Canberra (2025-2027)

2025 WiRN Committee Member

Wendy Wong

Higher Degree Researcher Representative, Faculty of Engineering (2025-2026)

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2025 WiRN Committee Member

Diya Yan

Higher Degree Researcher Representative, Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture (2025-2026)

2025 WiRN Committee Member

Dr Firoozeh Babayekhorasani

Faculty of Engineering Representative (2025-2027)

Dr Faiza Majid

Dr Faiza Majid

Business School Representative (2026-2028)

2025 WiRN Committee Member

Dr Michelle Fitzmaurice

Faculty of Medicine & Health Representative (2025-2027)

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Dr Merridee Wouters

Faculty of Medicine & Health Representative/Professional (2025-2027)

2025 WiRN Committee Member

Dr Gloria Pignatta

Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture Representative (2025-2027)

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WiRN is UNSW's forum for research-active women to connect with one another to form positive professional relationships. Membership is free and open to female and female identifying UNSW HDR candidates, academic and professional staff working in research development and management.

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