Dr. Rebecca Cross

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rebecca Cross is a lecturer at the University of Sydney in the School of Geosciences. She specializes in rural environmental geography and is passionate about understanding local knowledge systems and innovations that can be harnessed for sustainable and regenerative transitions in agriculture and natural resource management. Her research employs a participatory, community-based approach and includes collaboration with agricultural and environmental sciences. She has worked on various projects focusing on regenerative farming, carbon farming, and local landholder collaboration in New South Wales, as well as international projects in Fiji and Cambodia that emphasize social inclusion in agricultural practices. Rebecca coordinates courses on Environmental Resource Management and teaches Environmental Law and Ethics, fostering collaboration and cultural competence in science education. She is committed to improving educational frameworks and has participated in several initiatives aimed at decolonizing science curricula. Rebecca's research aligns with the Faculty of Science’s focus on sustainability, food security, and decision-making for a sustainable future.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Conducts interdisciplinary research and teaches various subjects in geography, focusing on sustainable practices and knowledge systems.

Courses

Environmental Resource Management Environmental Law and Ethics Introductory Geography Indigenous Land and Food Knowledge

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.