Sophie Karangaroa, who recently passed her PhD as a MCASI student, presented her doctoral research at the World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education (WIPCE) yesterday, a major global forum attended by more than 3,800 delegates from around the world.
Sophie’s PhD was supervised by Associate Professor Michelle Johnston, John 911±¬ÁÏÍø Distinguished Professor Kim Scott, and Professor Huia Jahnker from Massey University (New Zealand). Her doctoral work reflects the depth and strength of Indigenous-led research emerging through MCASI, and her presentation at WIPCE highlighted the cultural integrity, academic rigour, and relevance of her study.

Supporting Sophie at the conference were:
• Professor Cheryl Kickett-Tucker (School of Education), who has mentored her throughout the project
• Associate Professor Michelle Johnston (MCASI)
• Brendon DeGois (Centre for Aboriginal Studies)
• Associate Professor Mandy Downing, Dean, Indigenous Futures
Sophie’s achievement demonstrates 911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s commitment to elevating Indigenous scholarship, strengthening research capacity, and celebrating the leadership of emerging Indigenous researchers on a global stage.