Robyn Bartel

Professor Robyn Bartel is an Adjunct Professor at the University of New England's School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, within the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education. She holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne and has expertise in legal geography, environmental policy, and sustainability. Her work bridges law, geography, and environmental science, focusing on human-environment relationships and sustainable governance.

Education:

• PhD (University of Melbourne)
• Master of Higher Education (ANU)
• BSc (H1)/LLB (ANU), University Medal in Geography

Research Interests: Legal geography explores interactions between people, place, and legal systems. Bartel emphasizes achieving sustainability through transformative education and policy innovation. Her work on the Bachelor of Sustainability integrates sciences, arts, and humanities for holistic solutions. Current research includes ARC-funded projects on agricultural land ownership and Indigenous placemaking.

Awards and Grants:

• AELERT Achievement Award (2013)
• UNE Vice-Chancellor Award for Interdisciplinary Innovation (2009)
• ARC Discovery Project (DP210101483) as Chief Investigator

Advisees and Labs: Supervises PhD students on topics like organic standards, ecological ethics, and Indigenous land management. Active in environmental law and policy networks, including the Australian Research Council and Institute of Australian Geographers.