Bert Jenkins

Bert Jenkins serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in Peace Studies within the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at the University of New England, where he has been Peace Studies Convenor since 2008. His interdisciplinary work bridges academic research with civil society engagement, focusing on the critical intersection of peacebuilding, environmental conservation, and sustainable development.

His educational background includes a PhD from the University of New England, a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (Honors) from Griffith University, and an Associate Diploma in Rural Technology (Horticulture) from the Queensland Agricultural College. This unique combination underpins his dual expertise in environmental science and peace studies.

Jenkins' research centers on Ecological Peace and Environmental Humanities, with decade-long fieldwork in Bougainville examining how peace, environmental restoration, and development converge. His current work investigates peace education frameworks in post-conflict settings, while future research will explore human-animal conflict and forest gardens in South Asia. This interdisciplinary approach integrates ecological restoration principles with conflict transformation methodologies.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2006-2014) reveals consistent focus on multidimensional peace models, NGO-led post-conflict recovery, and the environmental dimensions of peacebuilding. His work frequently examines Bougainville's reconstruction through lenses of ecological restoration, community-based peace education, and sustainable resource management, demonstrating how environmental security forms a critical pillar of lasting peace.

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Jenkins has coordinated multiple postgraduate programs including the Master of Professional Studies and Master of Environmental Advocacy. His advisory influence extends beyond academia through committee roles with the Bougainville Inter Church Women’s Forum, Peace Brigades International, and Citizens Wildlife Corridors. While specific grant details aren't provided, his leadership in the Centre for Peace Studies (2003-2007) and ongoing Higher Degree Research coordination demonstrates sustained commitment to nurturing peace research capacity.

His institutional engagement spans UNE's Research Committee, Teaching and Learning Committee, and Equity Committee, while externally he contributes to the Peace Education Council of the International Peace Research Association. This dual academic-civil society presence enables practical application of peace studies through environmental restoration initiatives and community development projects across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.