Dr. Kelly Ann Allen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kelly-Ann Allen is an Associate Professor (Research) at Monash University and an Educational Developmental Psychologist recognized for her contributions to the field of belonging and education. She has held honorary appointments at the University of Melbourne and the University of Warwick and has been recognized as one of Australia's top 250 researchers. Dr. Allen's work emphasizes the importance of belonging in educational contexts, which is central to her research priorities. Allen has published over 200 scholarly works, achieving a high citation rate and h-index. Her significant projects include the 'Urgent School Belonging Meta-Analyses & Participatory Action' and she has received several prestigious awards for her research and public engagement. Allen regularly delivers invited presentations and keynotes at national and international conferences, and her research interests include belonging, social cohesion, and educational psychology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor (Research)

2015-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Lead research in educational psychology focusing on belonging and development.

Awards

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Young Tall Poppy Award

2024-10-08
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Gold Award Nonfiction Book Authors’ Association Awards

2022-03-18

Requirements for Monash University

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:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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