HASS Research Team

The HASS Research Team is here to champion the vibrant research community within the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Working closely with our Associate Dean (Research), we're dedicated to helping researchers at all career stages bring their ideas to life. We are experts in the full spectrum of research management functions for researchers and HDR students: from identifying potential research funding sources and partners, coordinating researcher development programs, and facilitating Faculty research committees, to negotiating research contracts and assisting with pre- and post-grant award administration.

We aim to nurture research excellence across our Faculty and help attract the resources needed for our Schools, Centres and Institute to flourish.

Have a question or need assistance? We'd love to hear from you at research@hass.uq.edu.au.

Professor Kim Wilkins | Associate Dean (Research)
As Associate Dean (Research), Kim brings her creative energy and strategic vision to research leadership across the Faculty. She works collaboratively with Heads of Schools, Directors of Research, Faculty Research Centres and ISSR to foster a vibrant research ecosystem where researchers can thrive. Her mission centres on nurturing transformative capability—supporting researchers to build compelling track records, articulate their research value, extend their impact through strategic partnerships, and conceptualise outstanding competitive funding applications. Kim is passionate about increasing the visibility of the diverse research achievements across the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, including non-traditional research. Through building a culture that values excellence in all its forms, she aims to create pathways for every researcher to make meaningful contributions to both their field and the wider world.

Professor Ilana Mushin | Deputy Associate Dean (Research)
As Deputy Associate Dean (Research) (DADR) Ilana works with the ADR and the oADR to enhance collaboration and engagement of researchers in the Faculty, across the University, and with external partners. She also contribute to attracting and enhancing the training and development of Higher Degree Research (HDR) students and Early-career research (ECR) staff in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.

Rachel Smith | Senior Advisor (Research Management)
Key aspects of Rachel's role are to support strategic initiatives, drive communication objectives, assist the Associate Dean (Research) in researcher development and training support, and to foster collaborative networks with professional staff working in research administration.

Daniel Van Zutphen | Advisor (Research Management)
Daniel's role in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences oADR includes providing administrative support to the Associate Dean (Research), co-ordinating research higher degree initiatives throughout the Faculty and developing professional support networks across the Faculty's research units.

Jess White | Administration Officer (Research)
Jess’ role in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences oADR includes providing administrative, event logistics, communications, and project support to the Associate Dean (Research).

Amanda Smith | Senior Research Commercial Manager
Amanda is primarily responsible for assisting our academics with managing the research contract management process and facilitating research partnership opportunities.

Janyne Schlipalius | Research Commercial Manager
Janyne supports researchers by guiding them through research contracts, strategic partnerships, and commercial research negotiations. She ensures that agreements comply with UQ’s legal, ethical, and strategic standards while proactively identifying and addressing potential risks. Janyne also provides guidance to help researchers navigate industry engagement and explore commercial opportunities, empowering them to maximise the impact of their work.

For a comprehensive list of Researchers within UQ go to the UQ Experts page.

The Research Centre Directors lead the HASS Faculty Research Centres.

• Digital Cultures and Societies- Prof Nicholas Carah
• Centre for Policy Futures- Prof Greg Marston
• Creative Arts and Human Flourishing- TBA

Directors of Research (DoR) and Research Representatives are crucial to the successful development of research in Schools, Institutes and the Centre. They liaise closely with the Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.

• Communication and Arts- A/Prof Elizabeth Stephens
• Education- A/Prof Elizabeth Edwards
• Historical and Philosophical Inquiry- A/Prof Adam Bowles
• Institute for Social Science Research- Prof Wojtek Tomaszewski
• Languages and Cultures- A/Prof Noriko Iwashita
• Music- A/Prof Katelyn Barney
• Political Science & International Studies- Prof Matt McDonald
• Social Science- A/Prof Tiina Manne

The Director of HDR is responsible for academic oversight of HDR candidates within the enrolling unit.

• Communication and Arts- A/Prof Stephen Carleton
• Education- A/Prof Shiralee Poed
• Historical and Philosophical Inquiry- A/Prof Joel Katzav
• Institute for Social Science Research- Dr Rennie Lee
• Languages and Cultures- Dr Kayoko Hashimoto
• Music- Dr Graeme Morton
• Political Science & International Studies- A/Prof Heloise Weber
• Social Science- Dr Kim de Rijke

The HASS ECR Group provides an advocacy role for ECRs from across the HASS Faculty. The objective of this group is to protect and represent the research interests of ECRs within the HASS faculty. This is achieved through clear communication between each school/institute and the Faculty. The aim of this group is to facilitate strong feedback loops between ECRs (MCRs), schools/institutes, and the HASS Research Committee. 

• Communication & Arts- Dr Giang Nguyen-Thu
• Education- Dr Stevie Hepburn
• Historical & Philosophical Inquiry- Dr Guillermo Badia
• Institute for Social Science Research- ​Dr Charlotte Young and Dr Jacquie McGraw
• Languages and Cultures- Dr Katie Jepson
• Music- ​Dr Anne Levitsky
• Political Science & International Studies- Dr Jiye Kim
• Social Science- N/A

For an up-to-date list of HDR Liaison Officers within the HASS Faculty, visit the Graduate School's Contacts page.

An up-to-date list of ARC College of Experts from within the HASS Faculty.