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Professor Phil McManus is a Professor of Urban and Environmental Geography at the University of Sydney, affiliated with the Sydney Environment Institute. He holds leadership roles including Vice President of the International Geographical Union (2022–2026) and former President of the Geographical Society of NSW and Institute of Australian Geographers.
Research Interests: Sustainable cities, human-animal relations (e.g., thoroughbred breeding and urban rewilding), environmental policy, and Chinese tourism. His work intersects urban development, climate change, and social equity.
Grants & Projects: Lead researcher on 'Urban Rewilding: Ecologically and Community-informed Futures' (ARC Linkage Project, 2023). Collaborations include rewilding initiatives with Sydney councils and exploring sustainable practices in horse racing via the 'Caring for Thoroughbreds' project.
Awards: 2013 GSNSW Fellowship, 2003 Vice-Chancellor’s Teaching Award, and 2002 Science Faculty Teaching Excellence Award.
Teaching: Coordinates SUST1001/5001 (Sustainability) and teaches GEOS2121, ENVI2122. Supervises 4 active PhD students and 5 secondary students, with 16 completed PhDs.
Media Engagement: Commented on horse racing ethics (SBS, 2024) and urban demographics (Domain, 2019). His work features in outlets like Global Environmental Change and Animals.
