PROFESSOR SARAH O' SHEA

  • Principal Fellow, Higher Education Academy
  • Australian Learning and Teaching Fellow
  • Churchill Fellow

Specific Expertise

Senior academic leader with 30 years tertiary experience that includes leading a National Centre for Higher Education Research and Policy as well as an Academy of Tertiary Teaching and Learning Excellence. I have built high performance teams whilst also managing multiple and complex stakeholder relationships (government, university and community). I have led impact that includes developing pioneering educational programmes, securing national and international competitive funding ($4m+) and forging collaborations across disciplines and sectors. Award winning author and educator with an international reputation recognised by invitations to present keynotes, symposia, and workshops globally as well as providing contributions across media including print, television and radio. Prolific publication record with over 120 works spanning books, book chapters, scholarly journal articles, media articles and commissioned reports. I have experience in the following skills areas:

  • Grant Writing
  • Academic Mentoring for research and teaching careers
  • Strategic planning for higher education institutions
  • Program Reviews
  • Service and division reviews
  • Equity advice and implementation
  • Journal writing and book editorial