Dr. Chris Dietz

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Chris Dietz is a socio-legal scholar focusing on the intersection of health justice, technology, and embodiment. He joined the International Centre for Future Health Systems in February 2025 and previously served as a lecturer in Law and Social Justice at the University of Leeds. Dietz has participated in visiting fellowships at notable institutions, including the Unit of Gender Studies at Linköping University and the Centre for Gender Studies at Karlstad University. His research is primarily concerned with promoting equitable access to trans health care, including the regulation of gendered embodiment. He has conducted a theoretical and empirical investigation into the effectiveness of the self-declaration model of legal gender recognition implemented in Denmark, which has been adopted worldwide. His work culminated in the publication of a monograph titled 'Self-Declaration Legal Recognition of Gender' by Routledge in 2023. Additionally, Dietz has contributed significantly to academic literature, co-authoring works on the regulation of assisted reproductive technologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Associate Fellow

2025-02-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Researching health justice, technology, and embodiment.

Lecturer in Law & Social Justice

2016-01-01 — 2025-01-31

University of Leeds • Leeds, UK

Instructed courses and conducted research in socio-legal studies.

Awards

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Michael Beverley Innovation Fellowship

2025-01-01
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UK Economic and Social Research Council 1+3 studentship

2012-01-01

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.