Jill Duncan

Associate Professor Jill Duncan serves as the University Chair for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) at the University of Newcastle's School of Education. With a career spanning academia, public service, and non-profit leadership, she champions inclusive education and social capital development for deaf/hard-of-hearing (DHH) individuals.

• Qualifications: PhD (University of Western Australia), Master of Educational Management (UWA), Master of Education (University of Cincinnati), Bachelor of Science (University of Cincinnati).

Jill's research focuses on equity, diversity, and inclusion in education, social capital for DHH adolescents, and inclusive education for students with disabilities. Her work bridges policy and practice, emphasizing family engagement, teacher training, and technology integration.

Recent publications analyze curriculum effectiveness for students with severe intellectual disabilities, UDL in higher education, and deaf role models' impact. Articles highlight trends in deaf education, communication assessment, and technology-enabled inclusion.

• Scientific Awards: Medal of the Order of Australia (2025), University of Newcastle Excellence Awards (2020), International Professional of the Year in Deaf Education (1998).

Jill supervises PhD students on topics like deaf role models, curriculum inclusion, and AAC systems. She has secured $296,872 in grants, including projects on school autonomy, social capital, and teacher training. Her collaborations span Australia, UK, Canada, and Taiwan.