Dr. Amanda Tattersall

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Biography

Amanda Tattersall is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney specializing in urban geography, combining decades of expertise in community-led research and social change. She founded several key organizations in Australia, including the Sydney Alliance, which focuses on community organizing, and the digital campaigning platform GetUp.org.au. Her research targets two main areas: social change strategy and community-led research methods, emphasizing co-created knowledge with affected communities. Amanda's significant contributions include the forthcoming book "People Power Cities" and numerous peer-reviewed articles addressing community organizing and social movements. She leads innovative projects like Organising Together for Difference and Real Deal Australia, focusing on addressing climate change and enhancing mental health through community engagement and participatory research. Her work has been recognized with various awards, including the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Leadership in 2021.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Associate Professor focusing on urban geography and community-led research.

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.