Dr. Anita Stefoska Needham

Associate Professor

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Biography

Anita Stefoska-Needham is an Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), with a distinguished career that spans 25 years in academia, clinical dietetics, and industry. She earned her PhD in 2016, focusing on the role of whole grain sorghum in preventing chronic disease, and holds an MSc in Nutrition and Dietetics and a BSc in Biology and Nutrition, all from the University of Wollongong, Australia. As an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, she has been actively involved in training future dietitians and has contributed significantly to curriculum design and the mentoring of students. Her research interests include the impact of dietary habits on health, clinical dietetics, and the formulation of evidence-based guidelines in nutrition science. Additionally, she has played leadership roles in various professional organizations, advocating for the future of health professions. Notably, she is the Academic Program Director for Nutrition Science at the University of Wollongong, leveraging design-led thinking and collaborative decision-making to foster an inclusive educational environment. Her commitment to research is reflected in her successful grant applications aimed at improving health outcomes through innovative dietary practices and sustainable food systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Leading innovative curriculum design and delivery in the School of Health Sciences.

Awards

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EMCR Publication Prize

2020-01-01
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Young Researcher Award

2015-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.