Susan Oguro

A/Professor Susan Oguro (PhD) is an Honorary Industry Associate in the School of International Studies and Education at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia. Her research focuses on Languages Policy and Pedagogy, International and Intercultural Education, and Human Rights Education. She previously held senior administrative roles, including Associate Dean, International for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, overseeing international student programs and partnerships.

Education: PhD in Education from the University of Sydney, MA from UNSW, and certifications in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and Workplace Training.

Research emphasizes multilingual classroom interactions, teacher-learner dynamics, and curriculum development. She authored Teaching for Linguistic Diversity in Schools (2024) and leads projects on intercultural mentorship and study abroad outcomes. Her funded research includes grants on bilingual language development and international education equity.

Teaching and supervision: She teaches Languages Curriculum at the University of Sydney and supervises PhD students in intercultural pedagogy. She also consults through Susan Oguro Consulting, addressing corporate and educational challenges in global contexts.

Awards: No formal prizes mentioned, but recognized for contributions to intercultural education through publications and leadership roles.

Key contributions include developing frameworks like Cultural Responsiveness to assess student intercultural learning and advocating for linguistic diversity in schools.