Sharron King

Sharron King is a Professor and Dean of Programs at UniSA College within the UniSA Education Futures school at the University of South Australia. She specializes in higher education, student equity, enabling pedagogy, and regional education access. Her research focuses on first-in-family students, widening participation, and innovative teaching strategies to address educational disparities.

• Role: Dean of Programs (UniSA College), Professor of Education
• Affiliations: UniSA Education Futures, School of Health Sciences (prior work)

Her research interests emphasize equitable access to education, particularly for marginalized groups such as regional students and first-in-family attendees. She has led projects funded by the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE) and collaborates across institutions to improve student outcomes.

Key publications include works on regional education access, podcasting in learning, and the experiences of first-in-family students. She advocates for pedagogical approaches that disrupt structural inequalities and promote inclusive education.

Grants include NCSEHE funding for studies on first-in-family students and regional outreach programs. She actively advises on university policies to enhance student transition and success.

Her work often highlights practical strategies for universities to better serve diverse learners, blending action research with institutional reform.