Welcoming our Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Education

Christine Evans joins UNSW as Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Education.

A Wiradjuri woman with cultural connection to the Mudgee region of NSW, Associate Professor Christine Evans joins UNSW after having worked extensively in curriculum renewal processes in higher education and in state and national curriculum authorities. A former secondary teacher and UNSW alumni, her research focuses on teacher education and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation in educational processes.

A/Prof. Evans said she is delighted with the timing of her appointment as UNSW begins to roll out the Societal Impact Framework.

“To be commencing in the role of Pro Vice-Chancellor (PVC) Indigenous Education at UNSW at a time of such potential, particularly with the introduction of the Societal Impact Framework and its centring of Indigenous knowledges, is something for which I am extremely grateful.

“There is a great deal to be optimistic about with the generosity and guidance of Elders and representatives of local Aboriginal communities across each campus. I also appreciate the depth and dedication of the UNSW leadership team. There’s so much drive across faculties, the community and industry partners toward making a difference in Indigenous education.” 

In this role A/Prof. Evans will focus on the introduction of professional development modules for UNSW staff to enhance cultural responsiveness. She also aims to continue meeting aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders for appropriate representation of Indigenous knowledges in curriculum and processes.

Prior to this appointment, A/Prof. Evans led and contributed to the development of degrees for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at UTS, University of Sydney and Tranby. She has been a member of her local and regional Aboriginal Education Consultative Group for many years and is represented on Indigenous advisory groups of several cultural institutions and organisations. These include the National Library of Australia and the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, where she is a member of the Board.