Dr. Oliver Watkeys

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Oliver Watkeys is a Lecturer at the University of New South Wales and earned his PhD in Psychiatry in 2021. He completed his Bachelor of Psychology at the University of Newcastle in 2016. Dr. Watkeys's research focuses on understanding the processes involved in the development of mental illness using a combination of epidemiological, genetic, and machine learning techniques. His work aims to elucidate the interplay of risk and protective factors influencing mental health difficulties. Currently, he is investigating the protective factors against adolescent suicidal ideation and self-harm in the context of exposure to adverse childhood experiences.

Research Interests

Awards

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Suicide Prevention Australia Post-Doctoral Fellowship

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Faculty of Science and IT Medal

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Professor Barney Fenelon Prize in Neuropsychology

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Vice Chancellor’s Honours Scholarship

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Delta Electricity Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship

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Faculty of Science and IT Summer Vacation Scholarship

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PSYCH1020 Textbook Publisher Prize

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Faculty of Science and IT Commendation

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Faculty of Science and IT Commendation

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Faculty of Science and IT Commendation

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Faculty of Science and IT Commendation

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.