News
NIDA appoints Liz Hughes as the new CEO
16 October 2019 Ms Liz Hughes will step into the role of chief executive officer effective December 2019.
Hollywood Reporter ranks NIDA in world's top 10 drama schools
31 May 2018 NIDA has been ranked in the top 10 of The Hollywood Reporter’s world’s best drama schools. The Reporter’s international ranking of acting schools places NIDA in the top echelons, along with London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and New York’s Juilliard School.
Summer at NIDA– ‘I found my confidence, motivation and drive again’
14 January 2020 Participants in the National Institute of Dramatic Art’s program of short courses (NIDA Open) held around Australia have afterward reported increased confidence across many areas of their lives– both on stage and off.
NIDA students help bushfire recovery by creating wildlife bird boxes
20 February 2020 NIDA students contributed to the bushfire recovery efforts by using their skills in building wildlife bird boxes.
NIDA design students and alumni sweep up APDG Awards
4 December 2019 NIDA design students and alumni were amongst the glittering array of 2019 APDG Award winners.
Celebrating NIDA's Diamond Anniversary: New student fund to remove financial barriers
5 December 2019 NIDA's Diamond Anniversary Dinner was dedicated to the founding of a new Student Fund.
NIDA congratulates all AACTA award-winners
5 December 2019 NIDA congratulates all AACTA award-winners, particularly alumni Jennifer Kent for making AFI |AACTA history in winning three awards for her outstanding film The Nightingale.
