Dr. Gregory Leigh

Professor

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Biography

Greg Leigh is a Conjoint Professor at Macquarie University and the Director of the NextSense Institute, a center for research and professional education focused on supporting the deaf and hard of hearing community. He holds degrees in Special Education from Griffith University, a Master of Science in Speech and Hearing Science from Washington University, and a PhD in Psychology and Special Education from Monash University. Since 2001, he has been a Fellow of the Australian College of Educators and was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2014 for his distinguished service to the deaf and hard of hearing community, particularly in terms of education, research, and public policy development. Throughout his career, Professor Leigh has held various educational leadership positions, including senior lecturer and head at RIDBC Renwick Centre, and has served on consultative committees for the Australian Government. He is also a member of editorial boards for journals in Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, and he has contributed significantly to research initiatives aimed at improving educational outcomes and support services for deaf children.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2001-01-01 — Present

NextSense Institute • Sydney, Australia

Leads research and educational programs focused on improving outcomes for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Conjoint Professor

— Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Engages in academic research, teaching, and leadership in education for deaf and hard of hearing students.

Awards

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Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)

2014-06-09
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Fellow of the Australian College of Educators

2001-01-01
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Peter Howson Medal

2011-01-01

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).