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Dr. Andrew Burridge is a Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Geography and Planning at Macquarie University's School of Communication, Society and Culture. He serves as the Masters of Research (MRes) Director and co-founded the Political Geography Study Group and the Australian Critical Border Studies Network. His research focuses on undocumented migration, border securitization, and carceral geographies. Burridge has held roles at institutions like Durham University's IBRU and the University of Exeter, and contributed to refugee advocacy groups such as No More Deaths/No Más Muertes and the International Detention Coalition.
Education:
- PhD in Geography (2009), University of Southern California
- Graduate Certificate in Urban and Global Studies (2007), University of Southern California
- BA(Hons) Urban Planning and Development (2003), University of Melbourne
Research Interests:
Andrew's work examines carceral geographies, critical border studies, and refugee reception. Current projects include analyzing Australia's sub-national border closures during COVID-19 and studying 'alternative' detention spaces like hotels. His research bridges legal geographies, mobilities, and counter-cartographies to critique spatial practices of state control.
Grants & Engagement:
- Recipient of Macquarie's Indigenous Learning and Teaching Grant (2022)
- Joint-recipient of the Global PhD in Social Sustainability Grant (2025)
- Media contributions include ABC Radio, The Guardian, and The Conversation
Labs & Teams:
He collaborates with the Ethics and Agency Research Centre and Housing and Urban Research Centre at Macquarie University, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on migration and urban policy.
