Her research focus is on language teaching innovation, multicultural education and teacher and academic wellbeing. She is an award winning leading educator, who has been a HERDSA Fellow since 2003. The Academic Life Balancing Skills Program, developed with Dr Jennifer Tannoch-Bland, has been recognised internationally. She has presented her research work in Australia, Bangladesh, France, Canada, England, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Malaysia, Spain, and the USA. In 2007 she received, with Susan Bridges, the International Award of Excellence for the International Journal of Diversity in Organizations, Communities and Nations. Research expertise