Dr. Elizabeth Thurbon

Professor

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Biography

Elizabeth Thurbon is a Professor in the School of Social Sciences at UNSW Sydney, specializing in International Political Economy. She has a Ph.D. in Government from the University of Sydney and an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Sydney, where she graduated with first-class Honours and received the University Medal for Academic Excellence. Her research focuses on the strategic role of the state in national techno-industrial development and transformation, with significant contributions to the understanding of economic statecraft, the emergence of clean energy transitions, and the political economy of international trade agreements. She has co-authored influential publications, including the notable book 'Developmental Environmentalism' published by Oxford University Press in 2023, which delves into the green energy shift in East Asia amidst geopolitical competition. Thurbon has been awarded the AIPEN Richard Higgott Journal Article Prize for her work on the dynamics of state power. She serves as a Chief Investigator on several major research grants aimed at examining East Asia's clean energy transition and its implications for regional development. Thurbon has also participated in various advisory roles, including with the World Economic Forum and the Society for Advancement of Socio-Economics. A dedicated public scholar, she writes extensively on clean energy policies and Australia's role in fostering green cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

UNSW Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Professor in the School of Social Sciences, specializing in International Political Economy.

Director, Green Energy Statecraft Project

2021-01-01 — Present

UNSW Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Leading the initiative focused on strategic approaches to clean energy transition.

Awards

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AIPEN Richard Higgott Journal Article Prize

2019-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.