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A/Prof. Brendon Hyndman serves as Associate Dean (Academic) in Charles Sturt University's Faculty of Arts and Education, with roles spanning teaching, research, and leadership in health/physical education and school wellbeing. His career includes senior academic positions, system leadership roles, and policy development in education systems.
- Education: PhD in Education (2014)
- Former roles: Associate Dean Research, Sub-Dean Graduate Studies, and Course Director for Postgraduate Education
Research focuses on school playground design, bullying prevention, outdoor recreation, and policy development. He co-authored over 150 publications including peer-reviewed articles and books, and serves as Sport and Physical Education Section Editor for Springer's Sport Sciences for Health journal. His work aligns with UN SDGs on Quality Education (#4) and Good Health (#3).
- Awards: 5-Year Service Milestone (2022), IKEA Australia Grant (2019)
- Professional roles: Academic Advisory Board member for ACHPER National, Global Recess Alliance Australian rep
Advocates for play equity and heat protection policies in schools, leading national campaigns to enhance outdoor play opportunities. Supervises research projects and advises on educational technology integration in teacher training programs.
Labs/teams: Involved in the Children's Voices Centre and the Innovative Schools for Impact Program, contributing to policy piloting and educational strategy development.
