Professor Dr. Paula Hooper

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Paula Hooper is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia and Co-Director of the Australian Urban Design Research Centre (AUDRC). Her multidisciplinary research focuses on the impact of the built environment and urban design on health and wellbeing, with a strong emphasis on policy-relevant research translation. As a Healthway Research Fellow, she develops and evaluates evidence-based health impact planning support systems that assist in designing and creating healthy, liveable communities. Paula is highly skilled in spatial analytics, employing geographic information systems for the development and measurement of urban design features and public open spaces. Her expertise connects with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, addressing global issues such as poverty reduction and environmental protection. Research interests include Urban Planning, Public Health, and the evaluation of health promotion strategies. She has received numerous awards within the planning industry, acknowledging her contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Built Environment Health Urban Planning Public Health Physical Activity Promotion Health Promotion Geographic Information Systems Evaluation Policy Evaluation

Experience

Adjunct Senior Lecturer

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Paula teaches urban design and conducts research focused on the intersection of urban planning and public health.

Awards

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Planning Research Award

2021-01-01
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Healthway Research Fellowship

2018-08-31

Courses

Contemporary Urbanism - URBD 5805 Fundamentals of Urban, Regional Environmental Planning - GEOG 4003 Introduction to Urban Design - URBD1000

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae

Application Checklist

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity

Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.