Janice Rieger

Dr. Janice Rieger is an Associate Professor at the School of Design, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), with a research focus on inclusive design, disability studies, and museum/gallery practices. She holds a PhD from the University of Alberta and has taught and developed 63 units across four institutions in Canada and Australia over 15 years.

Her research explores

• Spatial justice and power dynamics in architecture
• Co-design frameworks for museum accessibility
• Accessible housing policies in Australia
• Multisensory design strategies
• Eudaemonic well-being in the built environment

Her recent publications emphasize disability arts, inclusive spatial design, and collaborative methodologies in Australia and Canada. She has received competitive grants, including an ARC SR200200003 (2021) and an EU Erasmus Grant (2019).

Notable awards include

• Fellow of Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences (2022)
• Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Award, Alberta (2015)
• National CFUW Fellowship (2016)

She is a Senior Fellow of The Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and leads curriculum development for national design programs. Her work integrates co-design, universal design, and disability policy in cultural and educational contexts.