Dr. John Piggott

Professor

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Biography

John Piggott is a Scientia Professor at UNSW Sydney and Director of the Centre for Population Ageing Research (CEPAR). With a distinguished academic career, he has published extensively on retirement and pension economics, public finance, and aging issues. His research contributions have been showcased in leading international economics and actuarial journals. He has worked for over a decade with the Japanese government on pension and population aging challenges. Dr. Piggott served as a Visiting Scholar at the Wharton School of Business and was awarded a Rockefeller Residency for his research on aging inequality in Asia. He was the co-chair of the Think20 (T20) Task Force on Aging Population during Japan’s G20 Presidency and has made significant contributions as a Commissioner with the National Academy of Medicine’s International Commission on Creating a Global Roadmap for Healthy Longevity. He is also a founding member of the International Pension Research Association. His involvement extends to various advisory committees, reflecting his expertise in social policy and aging research.

Research Interests

Experience

Scientia Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

UNSW Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Leading research and education in the field of economic policy, specifically relating to population aging and pension systems.

Director

2011-01-01 — Present

Centre for Population Ageing Research (CEPAR) • Sydney, Australia

Responsible for overseeing research initiatives focusing on issues of population aging.

Awards

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Officer of the Order of Australia

2020-01-01
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Staff Excellence Global Impact Award

2020-01-01
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Lifetime Achievement Award Impact

2024-01-01

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
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