OUR PEOPLE
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY DEAN
Professor Gabrielle Weidemann is Dean of the School of Psychology at Western Sydney University, bringing extensive experience in psychological science, higher education and research leadership. Since joining the University as a Senior Lecturer in 2010, she has held leadership roles spanning research, ethics and institutional strategy, including Leader of the Foundational Processes of Behaviour Research group, Chair of the University’s Human Research Ethics Committee and Health and Wellbeing Research Theme Champion.
Professor Gabrielle Weidemann completed her Bachelor of Science and PhD in Psychology at the University of New South Wales and received an Australian Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship to examine the role of cognition in human eyeblink conditioning. Her research examines how behaviours are learned and modified, with applications spanning language acquisition, infant emotion recognition, substance use disorders, and decision-making.
Her research examines how behaviours are learned and modified, and how these processes can inform effective approaches to behaviour change. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, she has applied psychological science to challenges affecting individuals and communities.
As Dean, Professor Weidemann is committed to an outstanding student experience and to advancing education and research in psychology. Drawing on her strong connection to Western Sydney University and the region, she is focused on deepening industry and community partnerships, strengthening the School’s impact, and preparing future psychologists and psychological scientists to respond to the changing needs of Western Sydney and beyond.
Her leadership is grounded in collaboration, evidence-informed decision-making and a commitment to ensuring psychology delivers meaningful benefits for diverse communities.
DIRECTORS
Learning and Teaching
Associate Professor Janet Conti[[link]]
Research
Associate Professor John Cass[[link]]
HDR and Honours
Associate Professor Evelyn Smith[[link]]
HEADS OF DISCIPLINE
Professional Psychology
Professor Craig Gonsalvez[[link]]
Psychological Science
Associate Professor Karen Mattock[[link]]
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