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Professor of Social Impact, University of Technology Sydney

Rachel is currently Professor of Social Impact at UTS Business school. With extensive experience in a diverse range of social science research and expertise in research methodology, Rachel is a passionate educator and advocate for evidence informed education and social policy.

Rachel is currently researching education system management, architecture and accountability; and its impact upon teachers' work and students' educational outcomes. She has expertise in data, assessment, evaluation and research translation for social impact. Rachel has degrees in psychology, audiology, teaching, research methods and higher education. She completed her doctoral study in 2002 in child development and education as a scholarship holder at Oxford University. In all her research in education Rachel maintains a strong focus upon students' and teachers' lived experience of the system.

Experience

  • 2023–present
    Professor, University of Technology Sydney
  • 2003–2023
    various, University of Sydney

Education

  • 2002 
    University of Oxford , DPhil
  • 1999 
    University of Oxford, MSc Research Methodology
  • 1989 
    Australian National University, BSc (Psychology)

Research Areas

  • Education Assessment And Evaluation (130303)
  • Psychological Methodology, Design And Analysis (170110)
  • Sociological Methodology And Research Methods (160807)
  • Organisation And Management Theory (150310)
  • Education Systems (1301)