Liz Hughes. Liz Hughes has been appointed the new CEO of the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). Hughes joins...
Brisbane creative Michiru Encinas will be supported to study a degree in costume design at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), as the inaugural recipient of the institute's YouTube Scholarship.
NIDA has made two new appointments to its executive team, with Lorelle Yee joining as director of partnerships and engagement, while Susan Kibukamusoke is the new director of people and culture.
The Balnaves Foundation has pledged $530,000 to NIDA's First Nations Program, facilitating three scholarships, three paid internships, and funding for the institute's first Elder in Residence.
"Our plan sees sustainability becoming a core part of NIDA’s education and we will change the way we create and produce creative works at NIDA to lead and cultivate green industry practice."
NIDA alum Travis Cardona is set to return to the institute to be its first ever head of First Nations.
Prime Video Australia is teaming up with NIDA to offer two new scholarships to women and nonbinary applicants with intersectional backgrounds.
NIDA has appointed Catherine West as chair, following the departure of Noel Staunton, who steps away after nearly a decade on the board.