Kimberley Pressick-Kilborn

Kimberley Pressick-Kilborn is an Industry Fellow at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), affiliated with the School of International Studies & Education within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD from the University of Sydney (2010) and has over 20 years of experience in primary education, teacher training, and educational research. Her work focuses on science and technology education, particularly fostering student interest in STEM, inquiry-based learning, and school-university partnerships.

Education:

• PhD in Education, University of Sydney (2010)
• Graduate Diploma in Educational Psychology, University of Sydney (1999)
• Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours), University of Sydney (1995)

Research Interests: Kimberley’s research emphasizes innovative teaching strategies, professional development for educators, and contextualized learning environments. She explores how pedagogy can cultivate student engagement, particularly in science education, and how international collaborations enhance educational practices. Her work bridges theory and practice through partnerships with schools and teacher educators.

Awards:

• 2011: Beth Southwell Award for Outstanding Educational Thesis
• 1997: Teachers Guild of NSW Award for Excellence in Early Teaching

Grants & Projects: Kimberley has led or contributed to funded projects including evaluations of national STEM programs (e.g., Primary Connections, Science by Doing), partnerships in Bhutan and Nepal, and initiatives to measure learning dispositions in schools. She has secured over $1 million in research funding from organizations like DFAT and the NSW Department of Education.

Labs/Teams: Currently leads research in a Sydney independent boys’ school, focusing on learning dispositions and educational innovation. Collaborates widely with international institutions and teacher networks.