Sue Bennett

Sue Bennett is Senior Professor and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Wollongong, with additional roles as Deputy Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for The Digital Child. She holds a PhD in Education (2002), MSc in Scientific Communication (1995), and BSc in Physics and Chemical Physics (1991).

Her research examines technology integration across learning contexts, combining psychological and sociological frameworks to analyze digital experiences from childhood through adulthood. Key interests include:

• Educational technology ecosystems
• Digital childhood development
• Workplace learning transformations
• Higher education innovation

Publications demonstrate consistent focus on digital competence, social media governance, and co-research methodologies. Recent work emphasizes ethical dimensions of technology in education.

Major Awards:

• Multiple Merit Awards (2023, 2021, 2019)
• Faculty Mini-Grant Award (2023)
• Inaugural Faculty Fellow (2020)
• Outstanding Ally, Pride Center (2019)

She leads extensive doctoral supervision and secures significant funding including ARC Discovery Projects. As Executive Dean, she oversees strategic initiatives across humanities and social sciences disciplines.