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 Research strengths and advisors

The School of Education aims to foster and develop research and dialogue with regard to educational theory, policy and practice within a global context.

The School has a research culture which has been sustained for many years through a strong postgraduate research program composed of a large number of Australian and overseas students and consistent success in publications and research grants.

Research focus of the School depends on the emerging scholarship of both staff and students, but generally includes three main areas:

  • Special populations, inclusion and cognition
  • Pedagogy and curriculum
  • Professional practice, policy and leadership


Research strengths defined
Special populations, inclusion and cognition The research focus of this group includes the area of special education, inclusion and diversity across the lifespan (children, adolescents, adults) and the broad area of educatio...

Expert advice and research supervision areas
Below are the major fields of interest of our staff members. This list is not exhaustive and staff interests and expertise extend byond the listed topics.  Potential students are invited to inquire further if t...