Ren Perkins

Ren Perkins is a Quandamooka man and Lecturer at Griffith University's School of Education and Professional Studies since February 2024. He holds a PhD from the University of Queensland (conferred 2024), focusing on Indigenous teacher retention. His research interests include Indigenous education, sociology of education, and Indigenist methodologies. He contributes to teaching modules like 'Critical Studies of Education Policy' and 'First Australians, Education and Communities.' His recent publications explore Indigenous perspectives in assessment and teacher experiences. Professional roles include membership in the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Higher Education Consortium and the Australian Association for Research in Education.