Dr. Katya Numbers

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Katya Numbers is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales, focusing on the modifiable lifestyle factors associated with increased risk of dementia, and identifying behavioral phenotypes of early dementia. Her work emphasizes older adults' perceptions of their cognitive and functional abilities as they relate to dementia risk, and she examines how individuals' attitudes towards aging and cognitive health, as well as depression and anxiety, influence their health outcomes. She has authored several publications in high-impact journals and has supervised various Honours and PhD students. With significant involvement in research aiming to challenge negative stereotypes of aging and dementia, Dr. Numbers has received multiple grants for her research initiatives, which investigate the intersections of psychological health, cognitive decline, and social isolation.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Lecturer

2016-01-01 — Present

Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Conducting research focused on modifiable lifestyle factors associated with dementia and supervising postgraduate students.

Awards

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Supervisor of the Year Award

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Publication of the Year Award - Early Career Researcher

Courses

Introduction to Psychology Social Psychology Judgment and Decision Making

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.