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Dr Peta Jeffries is a Lecturer at Charles Sturt University, specializing in Australian and Aboriginal histories, visual arts, and environmental studies. Her research focuses on decolonization, Indigenous knowledge systems, and eco-social work. She holds a PhD in Australian and Aboriginal history from 2016 and a Graduate Diploma in International Urban and Environmental Management.
Key affiliations include the Environmental and Social Justice Research Group, Future of the Professions Research Group, and Gulbali Research Institute. Her teaching emphasizes digital media, inclusive pedagogy, and resilience-building for diverse learners. Notable research interests include arts-based methodologies, co-production of ecological and cultural knowledge, and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Education: PhD (2016), Graduate Diploma (2010), Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Visual Arts & Art History)
- Research Themes: Decolonization, Indigenous-led research, environmental ethics, and community engagement.
Her work bridges academia and practice, addressing systemic racism and environmental justice. Recent grants include the 'Stories of One Basin' initiative (2024) and the eDNA fish community study (2022). She has presented at international conferences and collaborated with institutions like Nihon Fukushi University.
Awards include the DOCFEST 2023 Poster Competition and media engagement via radio interviews on koala conservation and reconciliation.
