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Emma Rush

(She/her)
Lecturer, Philosophy & Ethics, School of Social Work and Arts, Charles Sturt University

Dr Emma Rush brings ethical knowledge, and the clarity and rigour that are characteristic philosophical skills, to areas outside philosophy. Emma holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Philosophy and French and a PhD in Philosophy, both from the University of Melbourne.

Emma is a member of the International Network of Co-operative Inquirers and a member of the Environmental and Social Justice (ESJ) research group and the Practical and Public Ethics Research (PAPER) group at Charles Sturt University.

As the lead author of two papers on the sexualisation of children released by the Australia Institute in 2006 (www.tai.org.au), Emma prompted considerable public debate, ultimately leading to a Senate Inquiry into the issue. Emma continues to work in areas related to the issue of the sexualisation of children, producing pieces variously addressed to academic, professional and general audiences.

In 2013, Emma received a Charles Sturt University Faculty of Arts Teaching Award (Individual).

Emma (she/her) lives and works on Wiradjuri Country, in Wagga Wagga.

Experience

  • 2011–2023
    Lecturer (Philosophy and Ethics), Charles Sturt University
  • 2009–2010
    Associate Lecturer (Philosophy and Ethics), Charles Sturt University
  • 2005–2007
    Research Fellow, The Australia Institute

Education

  • 2005 
    University of Melbourne, PhD (Philosophy)
  • 1995 
    University of Melbourne, BA (Hons) (Philosophy)

Professional Memberships

  • National Tertiary Education Union