Professor Sarah O'Shea

Sarah O’Shea is a nationally awarded educator and globally recognised expert in higher education equity. As Distinguished Professor and Dean at Charles Sturt University, Sarah brings over 30 years’ experience leading national projects that drive student success and inclusion. Professor O’Shea has secured over $4 million in research funding and managed $10 million in federal grants. A Principal Fellow of the HEA, Australian Learning and Teaching Fellow, and Churchill Fellow, she also co-edits the Research in Higher Education (SRHE/Routledge) series and serves on global editorial boards, shaping policy, research, and practice across the sector.