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Professor Sacha Reid serves as Dean (Learning & Teaching) at Griffith Business School, Griffith University, where she has been instrumental in developing academic programs since joining in 2009. She is a member of both the Griffith Institute For Tourism (2009-present) and the Cities Research Institute (2010-2024), reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to urban development and tourism studies.
Her educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Business (Travel Management), University of Queensland (1998)
- Bachelor of Business with Honours, University of Queensland (1999)
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Queensland (2006)
- Graduate Certificate in Education (Higher Education), University of Queensland (2004)
- Certificate IV Property Services, Real Estate Institute of Queensland (2014)
Professor Reid's research centers on social and affordable housing, high-rise and strata title living, and the sociological aspects of increasing urban densities. Her work bridges academic research with practical industry applications through numerous government and industry partnerships. She examines how urban intensification affects community dynamics, housing accessibility, and quality of life in Australian cities, with particular focus on policy implications for social housing provision and urban planning.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on creating liveable high-density housing environments, addressing disability inclusion in tourism, and developing frameworks for social housing investment. Her work demonstrates a consistent trajectory toward practical solutions for urban housing challenges and inclusive tourism practices, with increasing attention to sustainability and accessibility across all her research domains.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- Griffith Business School 2019 Pro Vice Chancellor's Engagement Award
- Griffith University Group Citation for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
- Griffith Business School Pro Vice Chancellor's Research Excellence Award
Professor Reid has supervised 14 PhD completions and currently mentors 6 doctoral candidates across tourism, real estate, and property development topics. Her funded research portfolio includes significant projects such as the ARC Linkage Project 'Constructing Building Integrity: Raising Standards Through Professionalism,' 'Crime in High Rise Buildings in Surfers Paradise' (Criminology Research Council funded), and multiple Sustainable Built Environment National Research Centre grants focused on social housing solutions. She serves on the boards of the Australian Property Research and Education Fund Ltd and the Multi Owned Properties Research Hub Inc, demonstrating her commitment to translating research into industry practice.
As Chair of the Griffith University Strata Title conference, she facilitates cross-sectoral dialogue between academia, government, and industry stakeholders to address complex urban development challenges.
