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Australian politics

Summary

Professor Rodney Smith is the Interim Head of the School of Social and Political Sciences. He teaches Australian politics and public sector ethics. His current research interests are Australian political parties and elections, political ethics and corruption, hung parliaments in Westminster systems, and comparative federalism.

Supervisor

Professor Rodney Smith.

Research location

Government and International Relations, School of Social and Political Sciences (SSPS)

Synopsis

Research interests

  • Australian politics
  • Elections, parties and campaigning
  • Parliaments
  • Political trust and mistrust
  • Public sector ethics and corruption

 

Additional information

1. If you are interested in this research opportunity, you are encouraged to email the academic directly.  To find the academic’s email address, follow the link provided to their profile page.  Introduce yourself and provide some academic background. You may be asked for an academic transcript. Explain why you are interested in your area of research and, if appropriate, why you are interested in working with the recipient.

2. Write an initial research proposal.  (Refer to How to write a research proposal for guidance.)  In no more than 2000 words demonstrate how your research experience aligns with the supervisor’s and why you’re interested in this opportunity.

3. If you would like general advice in your subject area before submitting an application, contact an academic advisor listed here: https://www.sydney.edu.au/arts/study/postgraduate-research/postgraduate-research-contact.html

 

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Opportunity ID

The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is 3219