Biography and expertise

Biography

Dr Liberty de Rivera is Vice-Chancellor Research Fellow at the Faculty of Education of Southern Cross University. Her research interests include analysing and evaluating policies and their implementation in the areas of education for sustainable development, climate change, and disaster risk reduction.

Central to her research is the idea of cognitive justice—what, or whose knowledge, is emphasised or neglected in the process of policy transfer. Dr de Rivera has conducted research and development work in Singapore, the Philippines, Vanuatu, and Australia.

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Honours

Research Excellence Award for Inspiring Researchers – Deans Nomination
Southern Cross University, 2025

Organisational affiliations

Vice Chancellor's Research Fellow, Faculty of Education, Southern Cross University

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Research
1999–2004, University of the Philippines
Master of Development Studies
2010–2011, The University of Sydney
Doctor of Philosophy in Education
2016–2021, The University of Sydney