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Rachel Wilson is a Professor in the Management Discipline Group at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), part of the UTS Business School. She holds a PhD from the University of Oxford (2002) and has extensive experience in education systems research, leadership, and policy analysis. Her roles include Associate Head of School for Teaching and Learning, emphasizing research methodology training and educational innovation. Wilson’s expertise spans education policy, teacher workload, equity in education, and the intersection of health and physical education in schools. She has taught and researched at leading Australian and international universities, including the University of Western Australia and Oxford.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Oxford (2003)
- Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching & Learning, University of Sydney (2005)
- Master of Science (Research Methodology), University of Oxford (1999)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education, University of Oxford (1998)
- Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Australian National University (1991)
Research Interests: Wilson focuses on systemic critiques of education, teacher leadership, and the impact of policy on educational equity. Her work examines issues like teacher workload intensification, curriculum marginalization (e.g., Health and Physical Education), and barriers to higher education access for immigrant families. She employs mixed-methods approaches, including policy analysis and stakeholder interviews, to drive evidence-based reform.
Grants & Collaborations:
- UTS Social Impact Grant (2023–2024): Analyzing immigrant parents’ challenges in higher education access.
- Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Grant (2016–2019): Sport, education, and Indigenous health linkages.
- Collaborations with education unions and government bodies to inform policy on teacher workload and equity.
Labs/Teams: Core member of the Teachers’ Work in Schools Research Group, contributing to submissions on education reform and policy advocacy.
