Lynette Pretorius

Links

Monash University

Phone

+61 3 990 52848

Website

www.lynettepretorius.com

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Dr Lynette Pretorius is an award-winning educator and researcher who interlaces imagination and insight to reimagine what higher education can be. Drawing on her interdisciplinary expertise, she weaves together diverse ideas, lived experiences, and pedagogical innovations to create inclusive and transformative learning environments. Lynette has extensive experience teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate, and graduate research levels, including supervising PhD students. Her research advocates for more compassionate, equitable, and creative learning environments, with a particular focus on doctoral education, academic identity, student wellbeing, and AI literacy. She is the author of numerous peer-reviewed publications, including two academic books that explore the lived experiences of graduate research students. As a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Lynette has also been internationally recognised for her leadership in teaching and learning, particularly her dedication to designing transformative educational experiences that centre wellbeing, justice, and student growth.