Dr. Ben Newell

Professor

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Biography

Ben Newell is a Professor in the School of Psychology at UNSW Sydney and the Director of the UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response (ICRR). His research primarily focuses on the cognitive processes that underlie judgment and decision-making, particularly in environmental, medical, financial, and forensic contexts. He aims to drive an interdisciplinary research agenda at the new Institute by bringing together expertise from behavioural science, climate science, economics, and governance to address the risks and opportunities associated with climate change. Ben has published multiple articles at the intersection of psychology and climate change, emphasizing the importance of understanding uncertainty and risk. He is the lead author of the books 'Straight Choices: Psychology of Decision Making' and 'Open Minded: Search for Truth in the Unconscious Mind'. Additionally, he is a member of the Academic Advisory Panel for the Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government (BETA) and the Chief Medical Officer’s advisory group for the National Health Climate Strategy.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

The University of New South Wales • Sydney

Professor in the School of Psychology focusing on cognitive processes and decision-making.

Courses

PSYC3211 Cognitive Science PSYC3011 Research Applications Psychology PSYC7403 Experimental Psychology CLIM1001 Introduction to Climate Change

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.