University of Oxford
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UK
DPhil Student
Lilli Ireland
Background
In my undergraduate studies at the Australian National University, I studied a double degree in science and law. I wanted to understand the science of our environment, and the laws that shape how we protect the rights of both peoples and places. Since then, I have worked in the legal sector in Australia as a legal researcher on Indigenous rights, as an associate to judicial officers in court, and as a lawyer in an environmental law firm.
I have just finished studying a Masters of Biodiversity, Conservation and Management at the University of Oxford. This involved a dissertation focussing on a case study on Aboriginal perspectives of Sea Country management in Lutruwita/Tasmania, supervised by Helen Newing at the ICCS, and Lisa Wedding and Simon Pittman at the Oxford Seascape Ecology Lab.
I have just finished studying a Masters of Biodiversity, Conservation and Management at the University of Oxford. This involved a dissertation focussing on a case study on Aboriginal perspectives of Sea Country management in Lutruwita/Tasmania, supervised by Helen Newing at the ICCS, and Lisa Wedding and Simon Pittman at the Oxford Seascape Ecology Lab.
Research interests
In my undergraduate studies at the Australian National University, I studied a double degree in science and law. I wanted to understand the science of our environment, and the laws that shape how we protect the rights of both peoples and places. Since then, I have worked in the legal sector in Australia as a legal researcher on Indigenous rights, as an associate to judicial officers in court, and as a lawyer in an environmental law firm.
I have just finished studying a Masters of Biodiversity, Conservation and Management at the University of Oxford. This involved a dissertation focussing on a case study on Aboriginal perspectives of Sea Country management in Lutruwita/Tasmania, supervised by Helen Newing at the ICCS, and Lisa Wedding and Simon Pittman at the Oxford Seascape Ecology Lab.
Current research
My research explores Indigenous environmental justice in marine conservation and governance. I am investigating how honouring Indigenous rights and engaging with Indigenous Knowledge Systems can support the transformation of ocean governance necessary to address current crises. Through this work, I examine the diverse ways Indigenous-led marine governance, planning and conservation regimes can advance Indigenous environmental justice, both in international and domestic contexts.
Brief CV
Education
- 2024-2025: MSc Biodiversity, Conservation and Management (University of Oxford)
- 2022: Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (Australian College of Law)
- 2017-2022: LLB (Australian National University)
- 2017-2022: BS Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology (Australian National University)
Professional Experience
- 2024: Lawyer, Environmental Justice Australia
- 2023-2024: Researcher, University of Queensland
- 2022-2023: Associate, ACT Supreme Court
- 2020-2022: Legal researcher, Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies