Professor Philip Roberts (PhD) is Professor in Curriculum Inquiry and Rural Education in the Faculty of Education at the University of Canberra. He is the Director of the Centre for Sustainable Communities at the University of Canberra and research leader of the Rural Education, Curriculum and Communities Research Group. Philips’ research focuses on the role of knowledge in curriculum, rural knowledges and the sustainability of rural communities. Prior to moving to the university sector 14 years ago Philip was a teacher and school executive in rural and remote schools for 12 years. He has held various positions on NSW curriculum boards, NSW departmental boards, the NSW teacher registration board and the teachers union. In the ACT he is a member of the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies, member of the University of Canberra Academic Board and Chair of the Faculty of Education Board. Philip has spent his career advocating for and supporting initiatives aimed at enhancing equity for rural, regional and remote communities. Throughout his research career he has been awarded in excess of $7m for research projects with a focus on education and the development of professionals in rural, regional and remote areas and published over 60 academic publications on these topics. He teaches pre-service teachers, and post graduate classes on curriculum development and the preparation of professionals for rural communities. Philip is also a member of the Board of the Public Education Foundation.

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