Dr Ning Xiang is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Social Science Research, University of Queensland, affiliated with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course. She holds a PhD in Social Psychology, an MSc in International Employment Relations and HR Management, an MEd in Applied Psychology, and a BEc. With expertise in longitudinal data analysis, mixed-methods research, and equity in education, Ning has led and contributed to numerous research projects for federal and state government agencies, including the Departments of Education and Social Services. Her work utilises large-scale datasets such as LSIC, LSAC, LSAY, and HILDA to investigate factors influencing student outcomes like socio-emotional wellbeing, academic achievement, and post-school transitions. She has authored over 70 publications and is widely recognised for her work on school climate, student engagement, and the long-term outcomes of disadvantaged student groups.