Professor Dr. David Oakeshott

Biography

David Oakeshott graduated with a PhD from the Australian National University in July 2021. His dissertation, which focused on transitional justice (TJ) within the context of Melanesian boarding schools, has been well-received in academic circles. His research investigates the intersections of education processes and social change specifically in Bougainville and the Solomon Islands. Oakeshott's interests encompass social and historical foundations of education, anthropology in education, transitional justice, peacebuilding, and state formation in Papua New Guinea. He has actively supervised various research students, contributing to the fields of education and transitional justice. His engaging research outputs are a result of years of extensive fieldwork and academic inquiry, contributing significantly to ongoing discussions in his areas of expertise. Oakeshott has collaborated on multiple research projects, including a recent initiative exploring democratic processes in the Pacific region.

Research Interests

Experience