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UNSW Ritchie Theatre
Civil Engineering Building (H20), Library Rd, UNSW Sydney, Kensington
Sydney, New South Wales, 2052
Australia

James Tran

A talented contemporary creative, James Tran intertwines the path between surrealism and realism. Through ‘Project 365', he creates beauty in the ordinary, highlighting snapshots otherwise hidden in plain sight. His portfolio ranges from the television documentary series ‘Deadly Intelligence’ to working with Commonwealth Bank and Nickelodeon. His vibrant cinemagraphs that combine motion design with photography can be found on his social media page @jamtuna where his talent has garnered almost 300k followers.

Kate Brady

A self-proclaimed “disaster recovery nerd”, Dr. Kate Brady has spent over a decade shaping how Australia – and the world – thinks about life after crisis. From leading as a National Recovery Adviser for Australian Red Cross Emergency Services to working as a Senior Research Fellow at UNSW’s for How We Survive initiative, Dr. Brady brings sharp insight into what has long been overlooked: the sobering reality of disaster recovery.

Lenny Vartarian

Lenny Vartanian is a Professor in the School of Psychology at UNSW. His research focuses on the psychological aspects of eating and weight, including dieting and eating behaviours, body image, and obesity stigma.

Sasha Vassar

Award-winning researcher and educator Dr. Sasha Vassar bridges computer science, biomedical engineering, and pedagogy, pioneering generative AI tools to enhance learning.