Mary Hurwood

Mary Hurwood is an academic affiliated with Queensland University of Technology (QUT), contributing to research in intercultural learning and international education. Her work focuses on enhancing pre-service teacher preparedness through global mobility programs and cross-cultural exchanges. Collaborating with institutions in Malaysia, she has explored how short-term study abroad initiatives improve intercultural competence among educators. Key research outputs include analysis of teacher education program design and the impact of international experiences on pedagogical practices.