Dr. Kirsten Day is a Senior Lecturer in Technology and Practice in Architecture at the University of Melbourne and Principal Architect at Norman Day + Associates. She is an Executive Member of SAHANZ, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects, an ARBV examiner, and an AACA exam writer.

Her research focuses on architectural education, equity, and the preservation of digital-born materials. An advocate for accessibility and inclusion, Dr. Day has led neurodiverse design studios since 2020 with Dr. Andrew Martel and publishing research on inclusive design.

She co-directs Design > Disability > Now, a design justice initiative based within the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning at the University of Melbourne. The project centres on the lived experiences of people with disabilities, advocating for immediate, tangible changes that empower disabled individuals as designers of their own worlds. Rooted in collaboration and trust, the initiative prioritises justice over tokenism and an organiser of the annual Ableist Cities Symposium.

As a Chief Investigator on ARC LIEF projects, including Australian Emulation Network: Born Digital Cultural Collections Access and Phase 2 - Extending the Reach, Dr. Day works with the GLAM sector to develop innovative strategies for preserving digital architectural collections, addressing challenges such as software dependencies and long-term archival needs.

Dr. Day is also a member of the Architecture Lobby's Organising Committee and Academic Working Group. She co-authored The Organizer's Guide to Architecture Education (Routledge, 2024), reimagining architectural pedagogy to promote equity and inclusivity.

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