tamara murdock
MPhil in Geography and the Environment
Green Templeton College, Oxford 2014 Charlie Perkins Scholar 2014 Chevening Scholar 2013 Aurora Study Tour |
The opportunity to learn with and from people of various nationalities has been wonderful. Hearing about other peoples' experiences has enabled me to reflect on my own work and how I may do things differently in the future. I didn't realise until I met my colleagues from different parts of the world how strong and important the growing community of Aboriginal scholars is to succeeding at Oxford. Along with my experiences from the Study Tour I was able to settle into living in Oxford quickly and focus more on academics rather than trying to understand the Oxford system like many of my colleagues. |
Tamara, born and raised in Geraldton in Western Australia, is a descendant of the Noongar people. As a Charlie Perkins Scholar she completed a MPhil in Geography and the Environment at Green Templeton College, Oxford in 2016.
She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management, with First Class Honours, from Edith Cowan University. Through postgraduate study, Tamara sought to develop a broader perspective and understanding of land management and the cultural, social, economic and political environments within which policy and management decisions are made. She is equally committed to working to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students have access to quality education and support to achieve their aspirations.
Tamara was also the recipient of the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation's Murray Chapman Scholarship. In 2017, Tamara participated in the Aurora Study Tour as a Cultural Liaison Officer.
Tamara is the Deputy CEO of Aurora Education Foundation. Prior to this she was the National Manager for Aurora Education Foundation's High School Program. Before joining Aurora, Tamara was a Senior Consultant with the Nous Group.
She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management, with First Class Honours, from Edith Cowan University. Through postgraduate study, Tamara sought to develop a broader perspective and understanding of land management and the cultural, social, economic and political environments within which policy and management decisions are made. She is equally committed to working to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students have access to quality education and support to achieve their aspirations.
Tamara was also the recipient of the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation's Murray Chapman Scholarship. In 2017, Tamara participated in the Aurora Study Tour as a Cultural Liaison Officer.
Tamara is the Deputy CEO of Aurora Education Foundation. Prior to this she was the National Manager for Aurora Education Foundation's High School Program. Before joining Aurora, Tamara was a Senior Consultant with the Nous Group.