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Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Education
Bachelor of Arts, La Trobe University
Diploma in Education, Murdoch University
External positions
Professor, Western Sydney University
2021 → …
Equity Theme Leader, Centre for Educational Research, Western Sydney University
2012 → 2017
Associate Professor, Western Sydney University
2011 → 2020
Director Academic Programs (Adult & Postgrad), Western Sydney University
2011 → 2014
Senior Lecturer, Western Sydney University
2007 → 2010
Lecturer, Western Sydney University
2003 → 2006
Associate Lecturer (p/t), James Cook University
2001 → 2002
Teacher/ Senior Teacher/ HoD, Education Queensland
1986 → 2000
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Feminist frameworks and gender-based exclusions: a view from the South
Gannon, S., Ullman, J., Gava, T. & Knijnik, J., 2026, Sur-Sur Southern Knowledges: Education, Sustainability and Social Transformation. Naidoo, L., Gannon, S., Woodrow, C., Diaz, C., Lopez, V. & Salazar, J. F. (eds.). Western Open BooksResearch output: Chapter in Book / Conference Paper › Chapter
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Student and Teacher Experiences of Gender Equity in Australian Secondary Schools: Gender Matters
Gannon, S., Robinson, K. H., Adams, P. & Smith, E. K., 2026, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan. 186 p. (Palgrave Studies in Gender and Education; vol. Part F1301)Research output: Book/Research Report › Authored Book › peer-review
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Collective biography
Zin, M., Gannon, S. & Ylitapio-Mäntylä, O., 2025, Interpretation in Qualitative Research: Key Concepts in Qualitative Methods. Murris, K. & Koro, M. (eds.). U.K.: Routledge, p. 14-18 5 p.Research output: Chapter in Book / Conference Paper › Chapter › peer-review
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Collective biography in education research: exploring feminist, decolonial, poststructuralist, and posthumanist perspectives
Zin, M., Gannon, S. & Ylitapio-Mäntylä, O., 2025, The Handbook of Reconfiguring Interpretation in PostQualitative Research. Koro, M. & Murris, K. (eds.). U.K.: Routledge, p. 193-206 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book / Conference Paper › Chapter › peer-review
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Gender Un/bound: Traversing Educational Possibilities
Gannon, S., Pasley, A. & Osgood, J., 2025, U.K.: Routledge. 326 p.Research output: Book/Research Report › Authored Book › peer-review
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Projects
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HSC Strategy Academic Partner
Holmes, K. (PI), Berger, N. (Investigator) & Gannon, S. (Investigator)
4/05/22 → 21/06/24
Project: Research
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Understanding experiences perceptions and impacts of Poetry In Action in schools
Gannon, S. (PI) & Vass, E. (Investigator)
1/11/21 → 31/07/22
Project: Research
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Writing in Secondary Academic Partner
Gannon, S. (PI), Carroll, K. (Investigator), Curry, C. (Investigator), Mackenzie, E. (Investigator) & Jacobs, R. (Investigator)
1/06/21 → 12/10/22
Project: Research
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HSC Teaching Quality Strategy
Holmes, K. (PI), Berger, N. (Investigator), Gannon, S. (Investigator) & Sawyer, W. (Investigator)
22/01/20 → 23/12/21
Project: Research
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Developing a strategic evidence-based approach to improve writing in secondary years
Gannon, S. (PI)
Georges River Grammar School Ltd
28/05/19 → 17/09/19
Project: Research
Datasets
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Making possible futures: exploring the promises of education in Western Sydney
Gannon, S., Wright, D., Stoilescu, D. & Moustakim, M., Western Sydney University, 2023
DOI: 10.26183/f7vb-5a04, https://research-data.westernsydney.edu.au/published/c3635b20f9ec11edb7526f981868d835
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Activities
- 5 Association
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Gender and Education Association (Event)
Gannon, S. (Other)
1 Jan 2016Activity: Membership › Association
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Cultural Studies Association (Event)
Gannon, S. (Other)
1 Jan 2016 → …Activity: Membership › Association
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American Educational Research Association (Event)
Gannon, S. (Other)
1 Jan 2012 → 1 Jan 2018Activity: Membership › Association
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Australian Association of Research in Education (Event)
Gannon, S. (Other)
1 Jan 2005 → …Activity: Membership › Association
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Australian Association of Teachers of English (Event)
Gannon, S. (Other)
1 Jan 2000 → …Activity: Membership › Association
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Prizes
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ALTC National Teaching Excellence Award
Gannon, S. (Recipient), Naidoo, L. (Recipient) & Power, A. (Recipient), 2010
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