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Personal profile
Biography
David is a science communicator and sustainable development educator, holding a Masters of Science Communication from Imperial College London, with a background in environmental chemistry research at Griffith University. At the Monash Sustainable Development Institute he teaches into the Master of Environment and Sustainability in core studies, innovation and creativity for system change, and urban transformation.
He has worked on a variety of education and communication projects in Australia, Malaysia and the UK, from applied sustainability leadership short courses to large-scale science festivals. He specialises in the creative development, design and delivery of learning activities and environments that address complex and topical issues across science, technology and sustainability disciplines in innovative ways.
At the Australian Rivers Institute at Griffith University, David researched sediment biogeochemistry, rapid toxicity testing of wastewater, and estuarine chemical processes. David's Masters dissertation analysed online dimensions of debates around climate science, and in his role at the Science Museum, David led a public dialogue event programme exploring climate, environment and other subjects.
David is currently undertaking a PhD part-time with the School of Design in Monash's Art, Design and Architecture faculty, investigating the development of creativity in sustainability learning environments.
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):
Research area keywords
- Biogeochemistry
- Estuaries
- Waste Water Treatment
- Toxicology
- Science Communication
- Sustainable Development
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 2 Finished
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Contract for Coordinating Course 7950ESC for IWC Masters of Integrated Water Management
1/01/18 → 30/06/21
Project: Consultancy
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Climate action and the vantage point of imagined futures: a scenario-based conversation
Finch, M., Older, M., Mahon, M. & Robertson, D., 1 Jul 2024, In: npj Climate Action. 3, p. 1-7 7 p., 45.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment / Debate › Other › peer-review
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Innovation challenges: developing sustainability competencies through experiential learning
Bos, A. & Robertson, D., 2023, Key Competencies: Practical Approaches to Teaching Sustainability. Feldman, I. (ed.). 1st ed. USA: Sustainability Curriculum Consortium and the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, p. 23-35 13 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Other
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Enabling transition to online teaching during COVID-19 through a peer-supported collaborative environment
Yang, B., Abd Rahman, Z., Bos, J. J. & Robertson, D., 2021, The Impact of COVID-19 on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Studente, S., Ellis, S. & Desai, B. (eds.). 1st ed. New York NY USA: Nova Science Publishers, p. 1-22 22 p. (Education in a competitive and globalising world).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research
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IMAJINE: Scenarios For The Future Of European Spatial Justice
Polchar, J., Lux, A., Ponce Del Castillo, A., Older, M., Glennie, A., Robertson, D., Chlebna, C., Schmidt-Scheele, R., Hardy, J., Ali, T., Scoblic, P., NicGhabhann, N., Sandford, R. & Boekesteijn, E., 21 Oct 2021, European Commission. 44 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other Report › Other
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Terroir of the unknown: exploring environmental geographies in scenarios of European inequality
Finch, M., Mahon, M. & Robertson, D., 21 Aug 2021. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
Prizes
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2020 Australian Award for University Teaching Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
Bos, A. (Recipient) & Robertson, D. (Recipient), Feb 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Monash Education Academy The Pitch Finalist 2024
Powell, L. (Recipient), Mayson, S. (Recipient), Robertson, D. (Recipient), Ling, D. (Recipient) & Bartel, R. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Vice Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence
Robertson, D. (Recipient) & Bos, A. (Recipient), Nov 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 1 Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Brandeis University (USA) - Pedagogies for Key Competencies in Sustainability Education
Annette Bos (Invited speaker) & David Robertson (Invited speaker)
2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course