Philip Roberts

Professor Philip Roberts is Director of the Centre for Sustainable Communities at the University of Canberra, leading research on rural education and curriculum politics. His ARC DECRA-funded projects investigate knowledge equity in regional schools, emphasizing place-based pedagogies.

Research examines how rurality shapes educational access, particularly in STEM subjects, and advocates for context-responsive curriculum design. Recent studies analyze stratification in senior secondary science/mathematics enrollment and representations of rurality in English curricula.

Publications challenge urban-centric education frameworks, with 60+ works on rural sustainability. Current grants support international collaborations on teacher preparation for remote communities.

Professor Roberts chairs the Faculty of Education Board and serves on the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies, influencing curriculum policy nationally.