Centre for
Active Living and Learning
Our People
The Centre for Active Living and Learning is supported by the College of Human and Social Futures and includes 20 University of Newcastle researchers from all three University Colleges, as well as 45+ HDR students and is supported by a team of professional staff.
Co-Directors
Professor Ronald Plotnikoff
Professor & Chair PA & PHE
School of Education
- ron.plotnikoff@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249854465
Professor David Lubans
Professor/ASPAN Director
School of Education
- david.lubans@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249212049
Deputy Director
Assoc Prof Narelle Eather
Associate Professor
School of Education
- narelle.eather@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249216232
Researchers
Associate Professor Nick Riley
Associate Professor
School of Education
- nicholas.riley@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249854254
Dr Levi Wade
Research Associate/Associate Lecturer/Casual Academic/Casual Academic/Casual Research Assistant
School of Education
Dr Lee Ashton
Senior Research Academic/Casual Academic
School of Education
- lee.ashton@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249138034
Dr Anna Jansson
Senior Research Officer
School of Health Sciences
- anna.jansson@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249217391
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.