Contact details +6469519377
Dr Samantha Gardyne BSc, BSc Hons, MSc, PGCE, PhD
Senior Lecturer
Doctoral Supervisor School of People, Environment and PlanningGrowing up in South Africa I saw first-hand that change is always possible. While studying my BSc and Masters in Geography, my eyes were opened to injustice towards local communities and the natural environment, and I knew that this was where I wanted to work for change. As a University Lecturer, I believe my role is to inspire students to think differently, to question what they have always accepted, and hopefully, to decide to live in such a way that they might make a difference to the world around them. My lecturing experience includes Development Theory, Urban and Rural Development, Local Economic Development, Social and Environmental Sciences and Sustainable Human Settlements.
In addition, my research interests include alternative economics, people-centred development and locally sustainable livelihoods.
In 2012 I completed my PhD in Education for Sustainable Development, following which I joined the Department of Development Studies, Nelson Mandela University, as a lecturer, researcher, supervisor and the Academic Coordinator for the BA Honours Programme in Development Studies. I joined 羞羞视频 in July 2019 where I lecture in Development Studies and co-ordinate the Masters in Sustainable Development Goals. I am extremely excited about this new Masters Programme, as I believe these goals are both essential and achievable and I feel privileged to be part of the process of equipping a new generation of leaders to bring about positive change for local communities and their natural environments.
I received my Masters in Geography from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa in socio-economic development. In 2012, I completed my PhD in Education for Sustainable Development, following which I joined the Department of Development Studies, Nelson Mandela University, as a lecturer, researcher, supervisor and the academic coordinator for the Honours in Development Studies programme In 2019, I came to New Zealand where I joined the Development Studies team at 羞羞视频 as the programme coordinator of the Masters of Sustainable Development Goals. My research interests include people-entered development, sustainable livelihoods, and education for sustainable development.
Professional
Contact details
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Ph: 0800 627 739 ext. 86377
Location: 3.22, Social Sciences Tower
Campus: Manawatu
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science: Geographical Sciences - University of Natal (2001)
- Bachelor of Science Honours: Geographical Sciences - University of Natal (2002)
- Masters of Science - University of KwaZulu Natal (2005)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education - University of South Africa (2009)
- Doctor of Philosophy - Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (2012)
Certifications and Registrations
- Licence, Supervisor, 羞羞视频
Research Expertise
Research Interests
Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development Goals
Educations for Sustainable Development
Social Enterprise
Alternative Economics
Thematics
Resource Development and Management
Area of Expertise
Field of research codes
Education (130000):
Education not elsewhere classified (139999):
Human Geography (160400):
Human Geography not elsewhere classified (160499):
Other Education (139900):
Studies In Human Society (160000)
Keywords
Sustainable Development
Education for Sustainable Development
Sustainable Livelihoods
Community Development
Development Theory and Practice
Local Economid Development
Research Outputs
Journal
[Journal article]Authored by: Leonard, S.
[Journal article]Authored by: Beban, A., Leonard, S., Nguyen, L., Scheyvens, R.
[Book Review]Authored by: Leonard, S.
[Journal article]Authored by: Leonard, S.
[Journal article]Authored by: Leonard, S.
[Journal article]Authored by: Leonard, S.
Book
[Chapter]Authored by: Leonard, S.
[Chapter]Authored by: Leonard, S.
Report
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Leonard, S.
Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Banks, G., Leonard, S., Scheyvens, R.
Consultancy and Languages
Consultancy
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April 2018 - December 2018
- Mercedes Benz Global Academy
Training Material Development -
October 2016 - December 2018
- Development Partners
Development Research Associate -
October 2015 - December 2016
- General Motors Fund, South Africa
Sustainable Settlements Research
Teaching and Supervision
Summary of Doctoral Supervision
Position | Current | Completed |
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Co-supervisor | 1 | 1 |
Current Doctoral Supervision
Co-supervisor of:
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Maria Ross
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Doctor of Philosophy
Turning off the plastics tap in Aotearoa New Zealand? Supermarket responses to multilevel plastic pollution policy and legislation governing single-use plastic packaging.
Completed Doctoral Supervision
Co-supervisor of:
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2023
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Lan Phuong Nguyen
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Doctor of Philosophy
Engaging with the private sector for development: A critical analysis of attempts to partner with business for women鈥檚 economic empowerment in Vietnam