Lecturer | The University of Sydney | Australia
Mrs. Robyn Martin is an accomplished academic whose expertise bridges education, innovation, and Social Sciences, with a strong focus on higher education development. Her educational background includes advanced studies in education, management, nutrition, and professional training, complemented by international fellowships and recognition for her academic leadership in Social Sciences. Professionally, she has served in key roles at the University of Sydney, where she designed and coordinated numerous professional development programs, mentored academics, and delivered innovative teaching across Social Sciences and business disciplines. Her research interests center on compassion in higher education, equity, peer learning, and the impact of disruption on teaching, with several publications, presentations, and collaborations in Social Sciences contexts. She has received multiple awards for outstanding teaching, excellence in tutoring, and innovation in pedagogy, reflecting her significant contributions to Social Sciences education. Her research skills include mixed-methods approaches, curriculum innovation, academic development, and interdisciplinary teaching, enabling her to advance impactful projects within Social Sciences. Drawing on both corporate and academic experiences, she has successfully integrated innovative teaching models and supported international educational initiatives. In conclusion, Mrs. Robyn Martin exemplifies excellence in academia through her commitment to transformative educational practices, leadership in Social Sciences, and her ability to inspire educators and students while advancing equity, compassion, and innovation across diverse learning environments in Social Sciences.
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Featured Publications
1. Cordier, R., Milbourn, B., Martin, R., Buchanan, A., Chung, D., & Speyer, R. (2017). A systematic review evaluating the psychometric properties of measures of social inclusion.
2. Flatau, P., Zaretzky, K., Brady, M., Haigh, Y., & Martin, R. (2008). The cost-effectiveness of homelessness programs: A first assessment. Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI).
3. Ridley, S., Martin, R., & Mahboub, L. (2017). Learning from mental health lived experience and the influence on students’ practice. Australian Social Work, 70(3), 372–380.
4. Dorozenko, K. P., Ridley, S., Martin, R., & Mahboub, L. (2019). A journey of embedding mental health lived experience in social work education. In Service user involvement in social work education (pp. 46–58).
5. Martin, R. M., Ridley, S. C., & Gillieatt, S. J. (2017). Family inclusion in mental health services: Reality or rhetoric? International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 63(6), 480–487.