Christy E Newman

Christy E Newman (they/them) is a Professor at the Centre for Social Research in Health and serves as Deputy Dean Research for UNSW Arts, Design and Architecture. With over two decades of experience as a qualitative sociologist, they have established themselves as a leading researcher in gender, sexuality, and health.

Research Focus:

• Social aspects of queer and trans health
• Sexual and reproductive health
• Diverse genders, sexualities, relationships, and families
• Sociology of health and family relationships

Their work emphasizes inclusive approaches to health, education, and social systems reform, with particular attention to marginalized communities. Newman is a passionate advocate for the contributions of social sciences, humanities, and creative arts in addressing contemporary social and health challenges.

Publication Trends: Newman's recent research shows a strong focus on queer generations, digital health trust among communities affected by blood-borne viruses and sexually transmitted infections, and sustaining sexual health services during the pandemic. Their work consistently bridges academic research with practical applications for health systems and policy.

Awards and Recognition:

• 2020 Research Supervisor Award, UNSW Arc Postgraduate Council
• 2017 Mid-Career Interdisciplinary Achiever Award, Australasian Sexual Health Alliance
• 2010 Paul Bourke Award for Early Career Research, Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia
• 1998 University Medal in Arts, Murdoch University

Research Supervision and Grants: Newman has supervised numerous doctoral students working on topics including rainbow families, queer justice, gender in family violence policy, and health needs of Bi+ communities. Their research has secured over $18 million in grants from the Australian Research Council, National Health and Medical Research Council, and other health agencies.

Professional Engagement: Newman serves on the NSW Health LGBTIQ+ Health Strategy Implementation Committee, is a member of the Australian Sociological Association and AusPATH, and sits on editorial boards for Culture, Health & Sexuality and Health Sociology Review.