Shane Hopkinson

About Me

I have been a lecturer in sociology at CQ University since 2001

General

Background

I received my PhD from Newcastle University in 2000. It was on the contemporary relevance of a radical Black theorist called Frantz Fanon - it looked at dynamics of race, class and the psychology of oppression.You can find out a bit about him here.

Previous teaching

I have been teaching a variety of sociology subjects in a university environment for 20 years.

Professional Experience

I was President of Mackay Regional Council for Social Development from 2008-2013.

Professional Memberships

Community Development QLD

Research Supervision

Accreditation

I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:

4410 Sociology

Current Capacity

I am currently available to supervise more research candidates

Current Supervision

Doctor of Philosophy

The Transition of Nigerian Educated Nurses to the Australian Healthcare System: An Exploratory Qualitative Study using the Work-life Learning Framework

Principal Supervisor

Doctor of Philosophy

The role and impact ofpeer support in suicide prevention services?

Associate Supervisor