Michelle Trudgett
Biography
Professor Michelle Trudgett is an Indigenous scholar from the Wiradjuri Nation in New South Wales. Michelle currently holds the position Pro Vice-Chancellor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education, Strategy and Consultation at Western Sydney University. Prior to this appointment she served as the Inaugural Director of the Centre for the Advancement of Indigenous Knowledges at the University of Technology Sydney, and was previously the Head of Indigenous Studies at Macquarie University. In 2018, Michelle received the highly prestigious National NAIDOC Scholar of the Year Award, additionally she was also awarded the Neville Bonner Award for Teaching Excellence (along with colleagues Page and Bodkin-Andrews).
She has been a Chief Investigator on four Australian Research Council grants, three as the lead CI, which equates to $4,189,000 in funding. Michelle has developed an international reputation as a leading Indigenous Australian scholar whose research provides considerable insight into Indigenous participation in higher education, with a specific focus on the postgraduate sector. She is currently working on two significant ARC projects - one will reshape the way universities currently 'do business' with Indigenous Australians through focusing on Indigenous leadership and governance in higher education, whilst the other investigates how the sector can best support and develop Indigenous early career researchers. Michelle is deeply passionate about ensuring that all students and staff at Western Sydney University have the opportunity to meaningfully engage with Indigenous Knowledges.
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Western Sydney University appoints new Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Leadership
Western Sydney University has announced the appointment of Professor Michelle Trudgett as the University’s inaugural Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Leadership. Read More
Western Sydney University launches program for aspiring Indigenous engineers
Today, Western Sydney University launched its Indigenous Engineering Aspire Program — a new internship program that aims to support the career development of aspiring Indigenous engineers. Read More
Virtual Yarramundi Lecture to highlight Indigenous thought leaders
Western Sydney University is pleased to present the Yarramundi Lecture — an upcoming annual forum exploring issues of local and national significance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Read More
New strategy to empower Indigenous success
Western Sydney University has launched a new Indigenous strategy, reflecting a renewed commitment to Indigenous Australians and an expansion of educational, leadership and Indigenous-led research. Read More
Funding freeze on universities will cut to the heart of Western Sydney’s future
Maybe pulling $2.1 billion out of the education budget will allow the Treasurer to put the funds to something he feels is of better use. There’s a state government looking to build a few stadiums. Read More
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The Deputy Vice Chancellor Indigenous Leadership reports to the Vice-Chancellor, is a member of the University Executive and is responsible for providing senior level leadership of the University's academic portfolio.
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Speeches, Interviews and Publications
Preparing Educators for Blended Pedagogies
Digital Campuses and Blended Learning: Preparing Educators for Blended Pedagogies
Developing Organisational Resilience: Directions for WSU
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A Vitally Important Campaign
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