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Professor Mathew White serves as Deputy Dean (International) in the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law, and Economics (ABLE) at the University of Adelaide, where he holds the title of Professor of Education. He earned his PhD in Education from the University of Adelaide in 2004 while teaching full-time in secondary schools. His academic career began with part-time lecturing at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education (2006–2018), transitioning to academia as an Associate Professor in 2018 and promoted to Professor in 2025. His leadership spans strategic internationalization efforts across ABLE’s seven schools, overseeing over 80 global partnerships. He also serves as an Honorary Principal Fellow at the University of Melbourne and has held visiting roles at the University of Oxford.
Research interests include integrating wellbeing science into education leadership, policy, and pedagogy, focusing on theoretical frameworks like PERMA, character strengths, and the 'wellbeing learning poverty cycle.' He has authored eight books and 69 peer-reviewed publications, recognized with awards such as the Hedley Beare Award (2024) and the Stephen Cole the Elder Award (teaching excellence).
- Education: PhD in Education (University of Adelaide, 2004)
- Professional Roles: Deputy Dean (International), ABLE; International Ambassador, University of Adelaide
- Grants: Secured funding from institutions like The Moreton Bay Colleges and Catholic Education West Australia (e.g., $35,000 in 2021–2022).
Teaching focuses on wellbeing in education, leadership, and pedagogy, with courses like Introduction to Wellbeing in Education (Masters level). He supervises PhD/Masters students in wellbeing education, leadership, and curriculum development. Fellowships include Senior Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy and Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts.
Labs/Teams: Leads ABLE’s international strategy team and collaborates with global institutions through the Division of External Engagement. Research projects emphasize interdisciplinary wellbeing models and post-pandemic educational recovery.
