Dr. Stephen Bell

Associate Professor

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Biography

Stephen Bell is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales, with over 23 years of experience in international development research. He has worked extensively across Southeast Asia, Africa, the Western Pacific, and Europe to address global health challenges through innovative and inclusive approaches. Stephen is the Principal Research Fellow and Theme Lead in Social Science and Global Health at the Burnet Institute, where he provides methodological expertise and technical support in community-based research practices. His research focuses on young people's sexual, reproductive, and maternal health, enabling environments for health, and intersections of health and climate change. He has authored and edited multiple publications on HIV, sexual and reproductive health, and social determinants of health. He is also a Commissioner for the Lancet Global Health Commission on People-Centred Care and has served as a Senior Advisor for the Boston Consulting Group, among other roles.

Research Interests

Experience

Principal Research Fellow

— Present

Burnet Institute • Australia

Lead research in social science and global health, focusing on health equity and community-led research.

Adjunct Associate Professor

— Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and mentoring students, contributing to academic programs in health.

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

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